There's something about festive sprinkles on soft coconut sugar cookies that instantly feels like celebration - but what if you could enjoy that classic bakery look with ingredients that feel a little better for you?
These coconut sugar cookies are soft, lightly chewy, and made with coconut palm sugar instead of white sugar or brown sugar, giving them a subtle nutty coconut flavor and a lower glycemic index than traditional sugar cookies.
Here's a fun fact: coconut palm sugar is made from the sap of coconut blossoms, not the coconut itself.
Because it's less processed than refined sugar, it retains small amounts of minerals and has a slightly lower impact on blood sugar compared to regular cookies made with white sugar.
That doesn't make them "free cookies," of course - but it's a good thing to understand how different natural sweeteners affect your body, especially if you're working toward weight loss or following a Weight Watchers lifestyle.
In this healthy sugar cookie recipe, we combine simple dry ingredients like white whole wheat flour (or whole wheat flour, oat flour, or even whole grain flour) with wet ingredients like avocado oil, coconut sugar , and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
You can stir everything together with a wooden spoon, use a hand mixer or electric mixer, or let your stand mixer do the work.
The flour mixture comes together into soft sugar cookie dough that you'll roll into dough balls with a cookie scoop before placing them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or prepared baking sheet.
The thickness of the dough makes a huge difference in creating that soft, chewy cookie texture, so we'll talk about how much flour to use and how long to chill before you bake cookies in a preheated oven.
Whether you're making cut-out cookies with cookie cutters or simply pressing the tops with festive sprinkles, these healthier cookies bake up golden and tender.
It delivers delicious cookies with natural sugars and simple ingredients - a great option for anyone looking for healthier cookies without giving up flavor.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups of White Whole Wheat Flour
½ Teaspoon of Baking Soda
¼ Teaspoon of Sea Salt
½ cup of Coconut Sugar
¼ cup of Cane Sugar
⅓ cup of Avocado Oil
1 Egg
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
Optional add 1-2 Tablespoons of Milk to Soften Dough
Preparation:
Preheat your oven to 350°F so it's fully heated by the time your dough is ready - starting with a properly preheated oven helps the cookies bake evenly and spread just the right amount. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even browning on the bottoms. This simple step makes cleanup easier and helps your healthy sugar cookies bake up soft with lightly golden edges.
In a large bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, baking soda, and sea salt until evenly combined. Breaking up any small clumps now ensures the baking soda is evenly distributed, which helps the cookies rise properly and bake with a soft, tender texture. This quick step sets the foundation for evenly mixed, perfectly balanced sugar cookies.
In a separate large bowl, combine the coconut sugar, cane sugar, avocado oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well blended, making sure the sugars are fully incorporated into the oil and egg. The mixture should look glossy and slightly thick - this helps create a soft texture and evenly sweetened dough for your healthier sugar cookies.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Mix until no streaks of flour remain, being careful not to overmix - this helps keep the cookies soft and tender rather than dense. The dough should come together easily and be slightly soft but not sticky.
Using a cookie scoop or measuring spoon, portion the dough into 2-tablespoon sized dough balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. For a slightly flatter cookie, gently press the tops with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a mason jar. Top with a sprinkle of Demerara sugar.
Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look just set. Be careful not to overbake - the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool, giving you that soft, tender texture.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes. If you'd like to add extra sprinkles or decorative toppings, gently press them onto the warm cookies now so they adhere easily.
Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely. This helps them set properly and keeps the texture soft and tender.
Once cooled, serve and enjoy - or store in an airtight container to keep them fresh and delicious for days. 🍪✨
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