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The Best Soft Vegan Sugar Cookies (Cut-Out Style)

A stack of star-shaped vegan sugar cookies topped with thick white icing and white sprinkles.
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Hi, I’m Alex, and I’m so glad you’re here. I believe that incredible, soul-satisfying food doesn’t have to be complicated. This recipe gives you soft, chewy vegan sugar cookies that hold their shape perfectly for decorating, making them ideal for holidays or any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (soy or almond work well)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for classic flavor)
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step builds the texture.
  2. Beat in the plant milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Chilling is key for cookies that hold their shape.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  8. Carefully transfer the cut-out vegan sugar cookies to the prepared baking sheets. Reroll scraps and continue cutting.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. For soft cookies, slightly underbake them; they should look pale but set. For chewy vegan cut out cookies, aim for the lower end of the time range.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cool, decorate with your favorite vegan royal icing or frosting. These plant based decorating cookies are ready to share!

Notes

  • For the best buttery vegan sugar cookies flavor, ensure your vegan butter is room temperature but not melted.
  • If the dough becomes too soft while rolling, return it to the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • To achieve a Lofthouse cookie texture, use a simple vegan buttercream frosting after cooling.
  • This recipe makes excellent dairy free Christmas cookies that are egg free frosted cookies.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/vegan-sugar-cookies-soft-chewy-cut-out/

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