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undecorated vegan cut out sugar cookies

Vegan Cut Out Sugar Cookies

These Vegan Cut Out Sugar Cookies require no chill time and are ready to decorate in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies**
Calories 129 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Start by making your flax egg. Combine 1 1/2 Tbsp flaxmeal with 3 tbsp warm water. Set it aside for 5 minutes.
  3. Mix the cane sugar, vegetable shortening, and vegan butter in a large mixing bowl. Stir vigorously until everything is smooth and the mixture is slightly frothy.
  4. Add the flax egg and vanilla extract mix again.
  5. Add the flour and pinch of salt and mix until a cohesive dough has formed. The dough should stick together easily, but should not be wet. If the dough is too crumbly, add 1 tbsp water or plant milk and knead until you reach the right consistency.
  6. Remove half of the dough and place it on a well-floured surface.
  7. Shape the dough into a rough rectangle and flour the top of the dough. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough. For best results, the dough should be no less than 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Use your cookie cutters to create shapes in the flattened dough. Return the excess dough to the bowl and repeat the process until all of the dough is used.
  9. Place the cut cookies in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-13 minutes or until the cookies turn slightly golden brown. For a chewier cookie, cook for less time. For a crunchy cookie, cook for more time.
  11. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking tray.
  12. That's it! Decorate and enjoy!

Notes

*A note about granulated sugar: Not all granulated sugar is vegan. Make sure to choose a USDA Organic variety (or variety otherwise noted to be vegan) to ensure it is not processed with bone char, an animal ingredient.
**Please note: The nutritional information provided for each recipe is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods. For accurate nutritional details, consider consulting a registered dietitian or using a trusted nutritional calculator.
 
  • Not Vegan? Use dairy butter or replace the flax egg with 1 regular egg.
  • Gluten-Free? Swap with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie**Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.4gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dairy-free, easy, egg-free, nut-free
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