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Vegan Sugar Cookies

Easy Vegan Sugar Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth Every Time

Delight in these Vegan Sugar Cookies that are soft, sweet, and irresistible, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use a soft flour for tender cookies.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Classic sweetness; can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps cookies rise lightly.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk Almond or soy milk recommended.
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter For a rich, buttery texture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Boosts flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Creates lightness in the dough.
For Optional Topping
  • 1/4 cup coarse sugar or sanding sugar Adds sparkling crunch on top.

Equipment

  • mixer
  • whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

How to Make Vegan Sugar Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until blended.
  3. Using a mixer, beat vegan butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms; chill for 15 minutes if too sticky.
  6. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness, cut with cookie cutters, and transfer shapes to lined sheets.
  7. Sprinkle coarse sugar over cookies, then bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 7gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill dough up to 1 hour for cleaner cookie edges. Use room temperature ingredients for best results.

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