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The Best Vegan Cut-Out Sugar Cookies (Soft, Chewy, and Holds Shape)

Close-up of a stack of soft, golden vegan sugar cookies coated in cinnamon sugar.
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Make soft, chewy vegan sugar cookies that hold their shape perfectly for decorating. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients for plant-based holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (soy or almond recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened vegan butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in the plant milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one chilled dough disk to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to look set. For chewier cookies, err on the side of underbaking slightly.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.

Notes

  • For the best cut-out results, chill the cut-out shapes on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before baking.
  • If you want Lofthouse-style soft cookies, reduce the baking time to 7 minutes and use a thicker dough.
  • Use a high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor in these simple vegan desserts.

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