Blueberries and cardamom are an unlikely power couple in desserts, uniting the mildly sweet with the earthy for a crisp and refreshing flavor. These cookies bring the best of both worlds, not to mention they’re purple! And naturally vegan! Vegan blueberry cardamom cookies are so inventive and fun to make. Additionally, with only seven ingredients and no mixer required, this recipe is easy from start to finish.
For more bold (and maybe unconventional) flavor combinations, check out my Rose Danish Braid and Matcha White Chocolate Cupcakes. For more soft and comforting cookies, try Brownie or Pumpkin Spice Cookies.
Vegan Blueberry Cardamom Cookies
Course: DessertCuisine: American12
servings15
minutes15
minutesIngredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/8 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup frozen blueberries* (see notes)
2 heaping tbsp white chocolate chips
Directions
- Add flour, baking powder, and cardamom powder to a small mixing bowl. Whisk well and set aside.
- In a small or medium mixing bowl, whisk together oil and sugar until well-combined. Heat frozen blueberries in the microwave for three 15-second bursts, so that they are soft and jammy. Mash them with the tip of the whisk or a fork until they have burst, then add to the oil and sugar mixture. Whisk the mixture again.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet, then fold in white chocolate chips. Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so that it is easier to form into balls.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Shape the dough into about 12 balls and slightly flatten them on the tray. Bake the cookies for about 13 minutes, or until they are almost (but not completely) firm. Transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely, then enjoy!
Notes
- If at all possible, try to use frozen rather than fresh berries. They release more juice when heated and wilt to create a more jammy texture.
This recipe was adapted from Justine Snacks’ Blueberry Cookies.
