Description
Treat yourself to Vegan Coconut Yogurt Cloud Cookies, featuring a rich coconut flavor and chewy texture. This simple recipe highlights key ingredients like plant yogurt and maple sugar for a delightful homemade snack, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup organic unbleached all-purpose white flour
- 1/3 cup maple sugar (or other dry sugar like date or coconut)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- pinch baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup strained plain unsweetened plant yogurt (or vanilla flavored)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 to ½ teaspoon coconut extract/flavoring
- sprinkle whole food plant-based powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and position a rack in the center.
- Strain slightly more than 1 cup of plant yogurt in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl for 15 minutes.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone pad.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients.
- Add the measured strained yogurt and remaining wet ingredients to the dry mixture and combine thoroughly by hand.
- Using a 3-tablespoon dough scoop, place the batter onto the lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 17 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Switch the oven to 'Broil' and lightly toast the tops of the cookies until golden brown, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for 15 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure your plant yogurt is well-strained to achieve the desired cookie texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg