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Description
These vegan sugar cookies are perfect for Christmas. They are easy to make and decorate, and taste delicious. Enjoy a classic holiday treat, made entirely plant-based.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegan royal icing (for decoration)
- Vegan sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the applesauce and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use Christmas-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Carefully transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cooled, decorate the cookies with vegan royal icing and sprinkles as desired.
- Allow the icing to set before storing the cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
- For best results, make sure your vegan butter is truly softened, not melted.
- Do not skip the chilling step; it helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- If the dough becomes too warm while rolling, place it back in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
- Decorate with your favorite festive colors and designs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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