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Ultimate Soft & Chewy Vegan Sugar Cookies That Hold Their Shape

Close-up of star-shaped vegan sugar cookies piled on a white plate, topped with shiny white icing and sprinkles.
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Make the best vegan sugar cookies that are soft, chewy, and sturdy enough for cutting out shapes and decorating. This recipe uses simple ingredients for reliable results every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (soy or oat work well)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step is important for texture.
  2. Beat in the plant milk, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and almond extract until just combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  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 tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Chilling helps the cookies hold their shape.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes.
  8. Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheets. Reroll scraps as needed.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. For soft cookies, aim for the edges to be lightly golden but the centers still look slightly pale.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.

Notes

  • For the best cut-out results, chill the rolled-out dough on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before baking.
  • If you prefer a slightly crisper edge, bake for 11-12 minutes.
  • This recipe works well with high-quality vegan butter sticks. Avoid tub-style spreads.
  • For decorating, use a simple vegan royal icing or a thick vegan vanilla buttercream.

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