Nothing says cozy holiday season like the aroma of freshly baked cookies filling your home. This vegan recipe for “A Christmas Cookie” is the perfect treat to share with loved ones or enjoy by yourself with a cup of hot cocoa. These cookies are not only delicious but also vegan-friendly, making them suitable for everyone at your festive gathering.
A Christmas Cookie
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup dried cranberries
– 1/2 cup vegan white chocolate chips
– 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the vegan butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth and creamy.
5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft cookie dough forms.
6. Gently fold in the dried cranberries, vegan white chocolate chips, and chopped pistachios until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring each cookie is evenly spaced apart.
8. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers to help them spread while baking.
9. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
10. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these delightful vegan Christmas cookies with a glass of plant-based milk or your favorite holiday beverage. The combination of sweet white chocolate, tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios makes these cookies a festive and flavorful addition to any gathering. Whether you’re baking them for a cookie swap or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, “A Christmas Cookie” is sure to become a staple in your holiday baking repertoire. Share the joy of the season with this tasty vegan treat!
