Vegan Frosted Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweetness and fluff with these delightful Vegan Frosted Sugar Cookies, a plant-based twist on the classic treat. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, flaxseed meal, and vegan butter, these cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistibly buttery. The homemade vegan frosting, flavored with vanilla extract and almond milk, is velvety smooth and perfect for customizing with natural food coloring and sprinkles. Whether you're baking for a festive occasion or just craving a sweet treat, this recipe is quick and easy to follow, with a prep time of only 30 minutes. These dairy-free, egg-free cookies are loved by vegans and non-vegans alike, making them a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to bake again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 2.5 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup vegan butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons almond milk (for frosting)
- as needed natural food coloring (optional)
- as needed sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix the flaxseed meal and water to create a flax egg. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract, flax egg, and almond milk to the butter mixture, beating until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, form dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Flatten each dough ball slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still look a bit soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened vegan butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond milk until smooth and creamy.
If desired, mix in a few drops of natural food coloring until the desired color is achieved.
Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of frosting on top of each cookie.
Add sprinkles, if using, for an extra festive touch.
Allow the frosting to set slightly before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 287.1 g | 368% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.3 g | 386% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4011 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 621.0 g | 226% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 384.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
