I made these vegan sugar cookies for my niece’s birthday party last month. The dough held its shape, and she said they were the prettiest cookies she had ever seen.
The cookies are delightful in taste and can be customized with different frostings and sprinkles to suit any celebration. This vegan sugar cookies recipe is a must-try for anyone looking for a sweet treat that everyone can enjoy.
Delicious Vegan Sugar Cookies
This recipe yields soft and chewy vegan sugar cookies that are perfect for decorating or enjoying plain. The cookies are easy to make, require minimal ingredients, and take about 30 minutes from preparation to baking, serving a batch of approximately 12 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: vegan frosting and sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, granulated sugar, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. It should be soft but not sticky.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for them to spread.
- Flatten Slightly: Gently press each dough ball with the back of a fork or your hand to flatten slightly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges begin to look slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Decoration: Once cooled, decorate with vegan frosting and sprinkles if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cookies
- Calories: 100kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
I keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. The cookies stay soft, and I let them come to room temperature before serving.
