Name: Vegan Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-485441H52M7S
Total time: PT-485441H52M7S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) softened vegan butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup plant-based milk (soy, almond, etc.); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Vegan Sugar Cookies

These classic vegan sugar cookies are the perfect blank canvas for your baking creativity. They have a delightful sweetness, a tender-crisp texture, and a hint of vanilla. They’re easy to customize and delicious whether enjoyed plain or decorated with colorful icing and sprinkles!

Total Time: 25 - 37 minutes (plus chilling time)
Yield: Approximately 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) softened vegan butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup plant-based milk (soy, almond, etc.)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Cream butter & sugar: Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add wet ingredients: Mix in plant-based milk and vanilla extract.
Whisk dry ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
Combine & chill: Add dry ingredients to wet, mix until just combined. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat & roll: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
Cut & bake: Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
Cool & decorate: Let cookies cool on baking sheets, then decorate as desired!

Notes

Gluten-free: Easily adapt this recipe by using a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
Nut-free: Substitute coconut oil for the vegan butter.
Extra flavor: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, or a splash of almond extract.
Make-ahead: Dough can be made several hours in advance and chilled.

Author: Juana M. Benedict
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg