Vegan Sugar Cookies

4.98 from 115 votes

Soft, buttery, and and oh-so-delicious—these Easy Vegan Sugar Cookies are a long time fan-favorite recipe. With simple ingredients, this classic sugar cookie dough creates the best cookies for cut-out shapes that hold perfectly in the oven. Whether you're making Christmas cookies for decorating or just craving a sweet treat, this recipe will become your go-to for every occasion.

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 41

Servings: 24 cookies (depending on the size of your cookie cutters)

Author: Sam Turnbull

Ingredients

For the cookies:

1 tablespoons ground chia or ground flax
3 tablespoons warm water
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (or sub gluten-free 1 to 1 baking flour blend to make them gluten-free)
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup vegan butter cold (I used Earth Balance)
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract

For the icing:

1 cup powdered sugar
2-4 teaspoons plant-based milk (such as coconut, oat, or soy)
vegan food coloring (optional)
vegan sprinkles (optional for decorating)

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Instructions

To make the cookies:

Preheat your oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Prepare the chia or flax egg: In a small bowl, mix together the ground chia or flax and warm water and set aside to thicken. Chia thickens almost instantly, while flax may take up to 10 minutes to thicken.
Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to cream the vegan butter and sugar together until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and the thickened chia or flax egg, then mix again until well combined.
Form the dough: Add the butter mixture to the flour mixture and stir to form a dough. If the dough does not come together, add water 1 teaspoon at a time (up to 3 teaspoons total) until it just comes together.
Roll out the dough: Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Transfer the parchment paper with the rolled dough onto a large baking sheet. Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes or in the fridge for 30 minutes, until firm.
Cut out shapes: Once chilled, use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Place the cutouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Re-roll any remaining dough and repeat until all the dough is used, chilling as needed.
Bake the cookies: Bake for 8–11 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.

To make the icing:

Prepare the icing: In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons of plant-based milk and stir until smooth. You want the icing to be quite thick so that it holds it's shape well. If needed, add more plant-based milk 1 teaspoon at a time to reach the desired consistency.
For colored icing, divide the icing into separate bowls (if using multiple colors), and stir in a few drops of food coloring until desired colors are achieved.
The icing recipe makes enough to lightly decorate the cookies. If you want to heavily decorate them (like I did), double the recipe.
Decorate the cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate as desired with the prepared icing.

Notes

Storage: Store your decorated vegan sugar cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the fridge for up to 7 days. For longer storage, freeze the cookies (with or without icing) in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag. Frozen cookies keep well for up to 3 months. Allow them to thaw at room temperature before enjoying.

Gifting: These cookies make perfect gifts! Once the icing is completely set (12–24 hours to harden fully), stack them carefully in a decorative tin or wrap them individually in cellophane bags tied with a ribbon. For a festive touch, add a personalized tag or card. Keep the cookies cool and dry during gifting to preserve their shape and freshness.

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Find it online:

https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/perfect-vegan-sugar-cookies/