Description
These Vegan Sugar Cookies are a delightful plant-based treat perfect for any occasion. Made with cold vegan butter and a blend of sugars, they bake up soft, slightly chewy, and ready for your favorite frosting. Easy to prepare and suitable for vegan diets, these cookies offer a classic sweet flavor with a tender texture.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup cold vegan butter
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar (tightly packed)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp vegan milk
- 2 cups flour (all purpose or gluten free flour)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Pinch sea salt (optional)
For Decoration
- Frosting (to decorate)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cold vegan butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and no clumps of butter remain.
- Add Vanilla and Vegan Milk: Stir in the vanilla extract and vegan milk until well combined, ensuring a smooth and homogenous dough.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pinch of sea salt to the mixture. Stir until everything is fully incorporated, forming a dough.
- Shape Cookies: Use a cookie scooper to portion balls of dough onto the parchment-lined pan. Gently press each ball down to form a cookie shape that will bake evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until they look just barely set in the center to maintain softness.
- Cool and Decorate: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the pan. Once cooled, decorate with your preferred frosting for a festive finishing touch.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow them to cool on the baking sheet before moving.
- Use gluten-free flour if you prefer a gluten-free version of these cookies.
- Vegan butter must be cold for better texture in the cookies.
- Adjust the vegan milk quantity as needed for dough consistency depending on flour type.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
