Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon green food coloring
For Rolling
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: To the creamed mixture, add the unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and green food coloring. Mix thoroughly to combine and achieve a uniform bright green dough.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring continuously until well incorporated and a smooth dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle during shaping.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll each portion into a ball, then roll each ball in the powdered sugar, coating fully to create the classic crinkle effect.
- Bake: Arrange the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies begin to crack on the surface.
- Cool and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing to maintain their texture.
Notes
- For vibrant green color without artificial dyes, consider using natural green food coloring made from spinach or matcha powder.
- If vegan butter is not available, substitute with coconut oil, but note it may impart a slight coconut flavor.
- Applesauce acts as an egg replacer here; ensure it is unsweetened to avoid altering the cookie sweetness levels.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and to help achieve the signature crinkle.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
