Best Vegan Sugar Cookies Recipes

PERFECT VEGAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.
• Cream sugar and vegan margarine with an electric mixer in a bowl, about 2 minutes; add vanilla extract. Stir in flour mixture. Add coconut milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
• Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness. Dip cookie cutter in flour; cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 10 minutes.

PEANUT BUTTER BLISS COOKIES - VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, NO-SUGAR-ADDED

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine dates and peanut butter in a food processor; process on high in 15-second intervals, gradually adding almond milk while processing, until mixture is smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
• Mix oat flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Mix date mixture into flour mixture, adding more oat flour if needed, until dough holds together. Form dough into balls, 1 to 2 tablespoons each, and arrange on the prepared baking sheets. Press a fork into each dough ball, dipping fork in water after each press. Gently press a few raisins into each one.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are just beginning to turn golden, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool completely before eating.

VEGAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• For the vegan sugar cookies: Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the almond milk, then continue to beat until smooth and combined. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl until combined. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, then beat on low speed until a dough comes together; it should be similar in texture to Play-Doh. If the dough seems too dry, add the remaining 1 tablespoon almond milk, then stir again until combined.
• Transfer the dough to a clean work surface and roll it into a smooth and even log that's about 2 inches wide and 8 1/2 inches long. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled through, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
• Unwrap the log of dough and trim the ends with a sharp chef's knife. Cut the dough into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, then transfer to the prepared baking sheets. Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, until the tops and edges are set and the bottoms are just starting to turn golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• For the vegan icing: Once the cookies are cool, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and almond milk in a small bowl until a smooth icing forms; it should be thick enough to spread on a cookie without dripping off the sides. If the icing is too thick, add an extra 1 to 2 teaspoons of almond milk until the desired consistency is achieved. Leave the icing plain or tint with food coloring.
• Use a small offset spatula to spread the icing onto the cooled cookies and immediately top with some sprinkles. Return to the wire rack until set, about 15 minutes. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

VEGAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, the margarine, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract with electric mixer on medium speed to combine. Stir in flour, cornstarch, baking soda and cream of tartar until blended. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Heat oven to 375° F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. Divide dough in half. Roll each dough half to1/4 inch thickness on generously floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2- to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters. On cookie sheet, place cutouts about 2 inches apart.
• Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
• In large mixing bowl, beat icing ingredients with fork or whisk until smooth. If icing is too thick, beat in 1 additional teaspoon soymilk. Frost cookies. Sprinkle with vegan colored sugar if desired.

VEGAN OATMEAL CRANBERRY COOKIES (SUGAR FREE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• These can be made with just a bowl and a spoon--overmixing will make them spongy, so start by mixing the dry ingredients together and then add syrups, oil, vanilla and cranberries.
• Spoon onto lightly greased, parchment or silpat surface. Bake for 10 or less minutes, until just turning slightly brown on edges--cookies may seem a bit too soft, but they will firm up a bit while still maintaining a good soft moist texture.
• Be careful not to overcook (or yes, they will be dry and hard)!

VEGAN ALMOND FLOUR SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine almond flour, agave syrup, melted coconut butter, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until a soft dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out cookies with a cookie cutter; transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until slightly golden, 12 to 14 minutes.

VEGAN SNOWFLAKE SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and coconut oil with an electric hand mixer until fluffy.
• Add the vanilla and salt, and stir with a rubber spatula to combine. Set aside.
• Sift the flour and baking powder into a medium bowl.
• Gradually add the flour mixture to the coconut oil mixture and stir to combine.
• Gradually add the non-dairy milk and stir until a crumbly dough forms. Using your hands, knead the dough into a ball.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼-inch (½ cm) thick.
• Use snowflake cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer to the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Re-roll excess dough to cut out more shapes.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, until slightly golden around the edges .
• Make the royal icing: Sift the powdered sugar into a large bowl. Add the vanilla and some of the water. Whisk until smooth, adding more water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
• Transfer half of the icing to another bowl and add blue gel food coloring to one. Immediately transfer the icing to piping bags, or cover with plastic wrap. Do not leave the icing uncovered, as it will develop a film. If this happens, add a small amount of water and whisk to incorporate until the icing returns to your desired consistency.
• Decorate the cookies with the royal icing and sprinkles. Let dry completely, at least 3-4 hours or overnight.
• Enjoy!

PERFECT VEGAN SUGAR COOKIES AND ICING

Steps:

• Beat margarine and sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Stir in egg substitute and vanilla extract. Add flour, cream cheese, and baking powder slowly. Mix into a dough, using your hands if necessary. Form dough into a long loaf and wrap in cellophane. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets or line with aluminum foil.
• Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place about 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms and edges just start to get light brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheets and cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
• Stir confectioners' sugar and soy milk together in a bowl until smooth. Beat in corn syrup and almond extract until icing is smooth and glossy, adding more corn syrup if too thick. Add food coloring to desired intensity. Dip cookies into the icing; let dry, 8 hours to overnight.

EASY VEGAN CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Mix ground flax seed and water in a bowl; let sit until thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Cream vegan margarine and coconut sugar together until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add flax mixture and vanilla extract; mix until well combined. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well until a soft dough forms. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
• Roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface. Dip cookie cutter in flour, cut out cookies, and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Chill completely before adding frosting.
• Combine confectioners' sugar, soy milk, vanilla extract, and food coloring in a bowl. Dip cookies in frosting and place on a wire rack until frosting is set, about 30 minutes.

VEGAN CUT-OUT SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon set aside.
• In another bowl, mix together wet ingredients.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
• Start preheating oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
• Roll dough out and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
• Bake in oven on a lightly oiled cookie sheet for about 10-12 minutes.

SIMPLE VEGAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine confectioners' sugar, shortening, and white sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add coconut milk, water, egg replacer, vanilla extract, and almond extract; beat on medium speed until combined.
• Stir flour, cornstarch, and cream of tartar together in a separate bowl. Beat into shortening mixture until combined. Cover and refrigerate dough until firm, at least 3 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Divide dough into small portions. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness on a generously floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2-inch cookie cutters. Place cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set, 10 to 12 minutes.

VEGAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat confectioners' sugar and margarine together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
• Whisk 2 1/2 cups flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda together in a separate bowl. Beat flour mixture into creamed butter mixture on medium-low speed just until dough is combined. Separate dough into 2 balls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Dust dough with flour and roll into 1/4-inch thick pieces on a work surface. Cut cookies into desired shapes using cookie cutters and arrange on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are just beginning to turn brown, 10 to 14 minutes. Let cookies rest on baking sheet, 5 to 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool.

MOIST VEGAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda into a bowl.
• Mix vegetable oil, sugar, and soy yogurt together in a bowl. Stir in flour mixture until dough comes together.
• Drop tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 7 minutes.

VEGAN NO-CHILL SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease baking sheets.
• Add oil, baking powder, sugar, soy milk, and extract to a mixing bowl and combine with a whisk.
• Stir flour in 1/2 cup at a time with a large spoon. When the dough is too thick to mix any more flour in with the spoon, knead it in with your hands. NOTE: I use Silk soy milk. The wet/dry balance of the dough may vary depending on the type and even brand of milk substitute you are using. The dough should form a ball when squeezed together but not be sticky in your hands. As you add flour, knead each 1/2 cup addition in thoroughly and check for this. If it is getting too dry to hold together as a ball, either stop adding flour or add a bit more of your liquid. If it is sticky feeling, you need a little more flour.
• When your dough is done, take a handful of dough, shape it into a ball in your hands, and roll the dough out on a floured surface. If the dough is sticking to the rolling pin, dust the top of the ball of dough with flour before rolling. (If after a while the dough becomes too dry to form a ball after repeated rolling out and dusting with flour, knead 2-3 drops of water into it to get it to form a ball again. ).
• Cut into desired shapes. Lift shapes with spatula onto lightly greased baking sheets.
• Bake for about eight minutes. Cookies are done when points are showing the slightest hint of brown, or just before that. Use a spatula to loosen cookies from sheets immediately.
• Allow cookies to cool and decorate as desired.

VEGAN SOFT SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream margarine and sugar for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
• Add mashed tofu and vanilla. Mix well.
• Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into the mixture.
• You can either roll out the dough and use cookie cutters or make cookie dough balls and flatten the dough with your hand onto an ungreased cookie sheet. You want the dough to be almost the thickness you want your cookie because these don't rise much.
• Bake for around 10 mins in 350 degree oven.
• Note: You might need to adjust the flour a bit if the dough feels too wet. Also, these cookies aren't super sweet. If you like them that way, or if you aren't frosting them, you might want to add 2 more tablespoons sugar.

GF VEGAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
• Beat sugar and vegan butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggnog, vanilla extract, and egg substitute; mix well. Add the flour mixture; mix dough well. Form dough into balls using an ice cream scoop. Place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.

VEGAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Mix together pastry flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk the applesauce, oil and vanilla together until well combined.
• Pour wet ingredients into dry, and stir to mix. Then knead them into a dough. You may have to add some more flour or some of the white flour, to make it dry enough to roll out properly. (A bit sticky, of course, but not wet.)
• Start preheating the oven, 300-350 degrees depending on the heat of your oven- ours is quite hot so I use a slightly lower temperature.
• Roll out the dough (around 1/4 inches thickness) and grab some cookie cutters!
• Bake on a nonstick or lightly oiled pan for about 10 minutes, till just barely golden brown on the bottom edges. They will be kinda crunchy if you bake them too much longer.
• Decorate!

VEGAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream 'butter', sugar, egg replacers + water, and vanilla.
• Add flour, salt, and baking powder.
• Mix well and begin to form a dough.
• Add enough rice milk to moisten the dough (more 'butter' might help too, you'll just have to play with it until a dough is formed).
• Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
• Once it's ready, roll dough to desired thickness, approximately 1/4 inch thick, and use cookie cutters to form shapes. You could also just make these into rounds.
• Place cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes or until just starting to brown.
• Cool on racks.
• Decorate with frosting or just dig in and enjoy!
• Note: these sugar cookies are the best, my family that isn't vegan couldn't even tell the difference and they loved them. Also, one of my friends ended up taking these cookies home not even knowing they were vegan!