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Best Vegan Sugar Cookies That Hold Their Shape

A plate piled high with star-shaped vegan sugar cookies topped with white icing and small white sprinkles.
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This recipe gives you the ultimate vegan sugar cookies. They are buttery, tender, and hold their shape perfectly for cutting and decorating, making them ideal for holidays or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (like soy or oat)
  • 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 until the mixture is light and fluffy. This is your base flavor builder.
  2. Beat in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and plant milk until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This step ensures even leavening.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix; stop when the flour disappears.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap tightly, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Chilling is key for cut-out 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 dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut shapes.
  8. Transfer the cut-outs to the prepared baking sheets. If the dough softens too much while cutting, return the shapes to the fridge briefly.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. For cookies that hold their shape and have slightly crisp edges, bake until the edges are just beginning to turn light golden brown.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate once fully cool.

Notes

  • For decorating, use a simple vegan royal icing or a thick vegan buttercream. These cookies are sturdy enough for detailed work.
  • If you prefer a softer, chewier cookie (Lofthouse style), reduce the flour by 1/4 cup and bake for only 7 minutes.
  • If you are making drop-style vegan sugar cookies, skip the chilling and bake immediately for about 10 minutes.

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