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    Home » Food and Drink » Dessert & Sweets

    Vegan Sugar Cookies

    Published: Dec 22, 2017 · Modified: Sep 14, 2022 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Sugar Cookies are perfect for the holiday season but are delicious year-round. With just 10 ingredients for the homemade cookies and icing, these are not only delicious but super easy.

    These sugar cookies would be great any time of year, but I always crave these bad boys around the holidays.

    I love how quick and effortless these cookies come together. Throw on some Trans-Siberian Orchestra and get to baking!

    I always want an excuse to use my cookie cutters! If you don't have any or want a more traditional look, dip a water glass into a tiny bit of water and press down on the dough!

    How to Make Vegan Icing

    The light buttery sugar cookies really come together once they've been iced.

    The homemade vegan frosting is seriously my fave!! Two ingredients:

    • Powdered sugar
    • Dairy-free milk (or water!)

    Tips for Making Dairy-Free and Egg-Free Sugar Cookies

    • My favorite egg replacer is from Bob's Red Mill. If you don't have a store-bought egg alternative, use a flax egg or chia egg instead!
    • If your dough is having a hard time coming together, add up to 1 tablespoon of water until the dough just comes together.
    • In my experience, rolling the cookie dough out in between parchment paper makes it much easier than a countertop.
    • Be sure to chill the dough in your fridge or freezer!!

    Want more vegan sweet treats? Check these recipes out next:

    • Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
    • 4-Ingredient Samoas (Girl Scout Copycat Cookies)
    • Super Soft and Fluffy Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
    • Vegan Mocha Bundt Cake
    • Peppermint Sugar Cookies
    • Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies

    I hope you enjoy these easy vegan decorated sugar cookies. They make the perfect dessert, festive snack, or holiday gift! If you give it a try, please share a photo with me over on Instagram.

    Vegan Sugar Cookies

    Vegan Sugar Cookies are perfect for the holiday season but really shine year-round! With just 10 ingredients for the cookies and icing, these are not only delicious but super easy.
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    Prep Time 45 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 24 cookies

    Ingredients
      

    Dry Ingredients

    • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Wet Ingredients

    • 1 egg replacer (store-bought, flax egg, or chia egg)
    • ¾ cup dairy-free butter
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    Vegan Icing

    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 2 teaspoons dairy-free milk
    • Couple drops of food coloring optional
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    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
    • In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat the dairy-free butter and sugar together until creamy.
    • Add the prepared egg replacer and vanilla extract.
    • Add the dry mixture and mix until a dough is formed.
    • Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out. Put on a baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
    • Preheat oven to 350F. Once the dough is chilled, cut the cookie shapes and carefully place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. Re-roll the remaining dough until it's all gone.
    • Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes. As the cookies bake, make the icing by mixing the ingredients together in a bowl.
    • Once the cookies are done baking, transfer to a wire cooling rack. Wait until completely cool to decorate.
    Did you make this recipe?Please leave a star rating or review in the form below, then snap a picture and tag me @theurbenlife on Instagram!

    Suggested Equipment and Ingredients

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    About Jenna Urben

    Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.

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    1. Karla

      December 15, 2019 at 10:55 am

      So I have a question regarding the butter. I’m using the brand Earth Butter which is a nondairy butter. Can I melt the butter in the microwave before I add it to the sugar and mix it? If so, do I let the butter cool off first?

      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 15, 2019 at 11:09 am

        Hi Karla 🙂 You don't need to melt the butter for this recipe! Letting it soften a bit is perfectly fine though, as it will incorporate much easier that way. If your dough does not come together, try adding 1-3 teaspoons of water once at a time.

        Reply
        • Karla

          December 24, 2019 at 9:37 am

          Thank you! 🙂

          Reply
          • K

            December 21, 2021 at 11:50 am

            Doesn't say when to.add.the egg replacer?

    2. irusja11

      December 26, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      These look so yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe:)

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      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 26, 2017 at 3:23 pm

        Thank you 🙂 I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Mila @ Hangry Woman

      December 26, 2017 at 9:11 am

      I love this! They look so yummy, and I love the way you decorated them!

      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 26, 2017 at 11:03 am

        Thank you so much 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sophie Verlinden

      December 24, 2017 at 3:24 am

      Ahh they look so good! Definitely trying them out!!

      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 24, 2017 at 10:56 am

        Thank you! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kara

      December 23, 2017 at 3:00 pm

      you had me at sugar cookie <3 these look so good!

      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 23, 2017 at 5:17 pm

        Yay 🙂 Thanks!

        Reply
    6. Mistle

      December 23, 2017 at 9:44 am

      I’m a huge fan of sugar cookies but never had vegan. They sound yummy though!! I may have to try making these soon!

      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 23, 2017 at 5:17 pm

        Heck yes 🙂 I hope you do!

        Reply
    7. pizzapullups

      December 22, 2017 at 10:50 pm

      These are so cute and I love sugar cookies this time of year, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 23, 2017 at 5:18 pm

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    8. Jen Seislove

      December 22, 2017 at 2:48 pm

      I love the simplicity of your decorating!

      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 22, 2017 at 4:49 pm

        Thanks so much! I've only decorated cookies once before so I tried to keep it minimal

        Reply
    9. Shann Eva (@Shanneva)

      December 22, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      I've never tried the egg replacer before, but it sounds like a great option. I'd love to make these for my vegan friends.

      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 22, 2017 at 4:49 pm

        It's such a life saver!! Chia and flax eggs work well too.

        Reply
    10. mystyle5

      December 22, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      Such a cool recipe, never heard of vegan sugar cookies before <3

      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 22, 2017 at 4:49 pm

        Thank you 🙂 They're just as tasty as non-vegan sugar cookies!!

        Reply
    11. Holly

      December 22, 2017 at 12:35 pm

      This is my favorite icing recipe to use. It’s not only easy to make, but easy to decorate with as well!

      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 22, 2017 at 4:50 pm

        Yes!! So true

        Reply
    12. daraward15

      December 22, 2017 at 11:38 am

      Sugar cookies have always been one of my favorites! Plus, I love that they are vegan!!

      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 22, 2017 at 11:46 am

        Oh yes 🙂 Enjoy!!

        Reply
    13. Sam | Away She Went

      December 22, 2017 at 10:52 am

      One of the girls I work with is vegan and I'm always trying to think of things I can bring in for parties and potlucks that she can eat. I'm going to try these!

      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 22, 2017 at 11:34 am

        Oh yay!! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Wendy Jones

      December 22, 2017 at 10:07 am

      These look simple enough and I love the way you decorated them.

      Reply
      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        December 22, 2017 at 10:28 am

        Totally! Aw thank you 🙂

        Reply

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