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The Best Soft Vegan Sugar Cookies for Cutting and Decorating

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You need reliable vegan sugar cookies that hold their shape for cutting and decorating. This recipe delivers soft, chewy, dairy-free, and eggless cookies perfect for holiday baking or any party.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (soy or almond work well)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 1/2 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.
  2. Beat in the plant milk, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and almond extract until just combined.
  3. In a separate 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 1 hour. Chilling helps the cookies hold their shape when cut.
  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 dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  8. Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheets. Reroll scraps as needed.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. For soft cookies, slightly underbake them. The edges should look set but the centers should still look pale.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating with your favorite vegan royal icing.

Notes

  • If you prefer a slightly crisper edge, bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • For the best cut-out results, ensure your vegan butter is cool but still pliable, not melted.
  • You can easily adapt this recipe to make easy vegan drop-style sugar cookies by skipping the chilling and rolling steps; just drop spoonfuls onto the sheet.
  • This recipe makes excellent vegan Christmas cookies when decorated with festive colors.

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