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Vegan Sugar Cookies (Soft & Chewy!) Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Vegan Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly sweetened treats made without any dairy or eggs. Crafted with vegan butter and almond milk, they offer a deliciously tender texture with a lovely vanilla aroma. Rolled in sugar for a slight crisp on the outside, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for sharing or enjoying anytime you crave a classic soft sugar cookie that aligns with a vegan lifestyle.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, slightly softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar, tightly packed
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour), measured correctly
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For Rolling

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, add the slightly softened vegan butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Using a handheld electric mixer or stand mixer, beat the mixture for 2-3 minutes on medium speed until it becomes light and fluffy. Then add the almond milk and vanilla extract, mixing again just until everything is combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly until the flour is fully incorporated and the dough comes together evenly.
  4. Shape and Coat Cookies: Scoop the cookie dough and roll it into 12 equal-sized balls. Pour the 1/3 cup granulated sugar into a bowl and roll each dough ball generously in this sugar coating. Place the coated cookie balls spaced apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of your preheated oven, baking one tray at a time. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, watching closely. The edges should begin to firm while the centers remain slightly underbaked and cookies will puff up significantly.
  6. Depuff for Texture: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and immediately lift the baking sheet and drop it onto the counter 5-7 times. This surprising step gently cracks and deflates the cookies to create a soft, chewy texture while cooling.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before enjoying. These cookies will have a tender, soft chew with a slight crisp from the sugar coating—perfect for a comforting vegan treat.

Notes

  • Measure flour correctly by spooning it into your measuring cup and leveling it off to avoid dense cookies.
  • For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free all-purpose blend.
  • The drop and crack method after baking is essential to achieve the soft, chewy texture—don’t skip this step!
  • If you prefer crispier cookies, bake a minute or two longer but watch closely to avoid overbaking.
  • Use room temperature vegan butter for easier creaming.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/vegan-sugar-cookies-soft-and-chewy-recipe/