Coconut Oil Sugar Cookies

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This is a variation on a sugar cookie made with coconut oil. It tastes similar to a shortbread cookie, but they are very moist and delicious. Roll tops of cookies in sugar or colored sugar before baking for a festive treat. Cinnamon sugar works well, too.

Submitted by Kristonia
Updated on September 17, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
32 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet lightly or line with parchment paper.

  2. 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.

  3. Mix dough with hands to fully incorporate ingredients. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until tops are cracked, 10 to 12 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

245 Calories
14g Fat
29g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 245
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 128mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 2g 5%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 25mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.