Soft-Baked Vegan Citrus Cranberry Cookies With Lemon Drizzle
This soft-baked, reminds-you-of-home vegan cookie delivers sweet citrus flavor balanced perfectly with tart cranberries.
Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup vegan butter softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
- zest of one orange
- chopped, fresh ¼ cup cranberries
- chopped ¼ cup pecans
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp vegan milk if needed
Instructions (click to mark complete)
For the cookies, in a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt
For the cookies, in a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, and vanilla with hand or stand mixer until smooth, and stir in orange juice and zest
In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, and vanilla with hand or stand mixer until smooth, and stir in orange juice and zest.
Add dry mixture to wet mixture and mix until combined, then fold in cranberries and pecans
Add dry mixture to wet mixture and mix until combined, then fold in cranberries and pecans. Form dough into a tight mound, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in fridge for at least.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop of dough and roll into balls. Place onto baking sheets and lightly press down with the palm of your hand. Bake or until bottom is light golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely on wire racks.
For the icing, with a fork, mix together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla
For the icing, with a fork, mix together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Add milk if icing is too thick.
Once cookies have cooled, drizzle with icing, and serve
Once cookies have cooled, drizzle with icing, and serve.
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