How to Make Coconut Oil Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about sugar cookies that is irresistible. The classic buttery, sugary flavor and soft, chewy texture make them a staple at holiday gatherings and cookie exchanges. But what if we told you that you could take your sugar cookies to the next level by using coconut oil instead of butter? That's right, coconut oil sugar cookies are a delicious and healthier twist on the traditional recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 32 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet lightly or line with parchment paper.
  • Beat sugar, butter, and coconut oil together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda gradually; mix until dough just comes together.
  • Mix dough with hands to fully incorporate ingredients. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are cracked, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    245 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 128mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 25mg