Strawberry Sugar Cookies – The Best Soft & Chewy Vegan Recipe (2025)
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavor and texture with these Strawberry Sugar Cookies – The Best Soft & Chewy Vegan Recipe (2025). Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, these cookies offer a vibrant pink hue and a soft, chewy center that makes them irresistible to cookie lovers everywhere. Perfect for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or just a sweet afternoon treat, they’re not only visually stunning but also allergy-friendly, free from gluten, eggs, nuts, and dairy. With easy preparation steps and minimal equipment required, anyone can whip up these fruity delights in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegan butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cooled strawberry syrup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (egg replacement)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups gluten-free flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: red or pink food coloring
- Extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Make the strawberry syrup by simmering chopped strawberries with granulated sugar until thickened. Strain and chill.
- Cream together softened vegan butter and sugar until fluffy. Add chilled syrup, cornstarch-water mix, and vanilla extract.
- Combine gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl; gradually mix into wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Chill dough for at least 2½ hours. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Shape dough into balls, roll in sugar, place on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 14–16 minutes until edges are set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg