There are cookies you bake for a special occasion… and then there are cookies you bake because you want your kitchen to smell like something warm and happy right now.
These Vegan Orange Cookies are exactly that.
They’re the kind of recipe you make on a day when everything feels a little too fast—when you want a small, simple ritual that brings you back to yourself. No complicated steps. No fancy ingredients. Just a bowl, a spoon, and that moment when orange zest hits the dough and the whole mood shifts.
Because orange zest does something magical in baking.
It doesn’t just add “orange flavor.” It adds brightness. It makes the cookie taste lighter, fresher, almost sunny—even though it’s still buttery and comforting. The kind of cozy that doesn’t feel heavy.
And the best part? These are genuinely simple.
No eggs needed. No dairy needed. We use a quick flax “egg”—just ground flaxseed and a little water. It thickens in a few minutes and acts like the binder that holds everything together, without changing the flavor. It’s one of those small vegan baking tricks that feels like a cheat code once you see how well it works.
Then comes the base: vegan margarine + coconut sugar + vanilla.
That combo gives you the classic cookie texture: soft, rich, slightly crisp on the edges. Coconut sugar brings a deeper, caramel-like sweetness that pairs beautifully with citrus—less “sharp” than white sugar, more warm and rounded.
And because we’re using self-raising flour, you don’t have to think about baking powder or extra measuring. It keeps the recipe beginner-friendly and gives the cookies that gentle lift—so they’re tender instead of dense.
Once the dough comes together, it’s one of those satisfying moments where you realize: that’s it. You’ve basically already won. Roll, flatten, bake, done.
And when they come out of the oven—edges just barely golden—the hardest part is waiting. Because they smell like orange-vanilla comfort and you’ll want to “taste test” immediately (and honestly… you should).
These are perfect for:
- a cozy snack with tea or coffee
- a quick homemade treat when you don’t want to overthink it
- baking with kids (simple steps, big payoff)
- gifting (they feel special without being fussy)
They’re not trying to be a “healthy cookie.”
They’re trying to be a happy cookie.
Soft, bright, buttery, and simple—like a little edible reminder that you don’t need a reason to make something sweet.
Vegan Orange Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. ground flax seeds
- 7 oz. (200g) vegan margarine
- 7 oz. (200g) coconut sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 11.25 oz. (320g) self-raising flour
- zest of 1 large orange
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Line two large baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the ground flax seeds with 1 tbsp cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken—this will be your flax "egg."
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the margarine, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the flax egg and stir to combine.
- Add the self-raising flour and mix until a dough starts to form. Add the orange zest and knead gently with your hands until evenly incorporated.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, flatten slightly, and place on the prepared trays, leaving some space between them.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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