Dairy Free Sugar Cookies
Soft, golden, and buttery (without any butter!), these dairy free sugar cookies are perfect for every occasion. Made with vegan butter and simple pantry staples, they bake up tender and light with that classic sugar cookie sweetness everyone loves.
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl Large bowl for creaming butter and sugar
- 1 Hand or stand mixer To cream the vegan butter and sugar
- 1 Baking Sheet Line with parchment paper
- 1 Rolling Pin For flattening dough
- 1 Cookie cutters Any shapes you like
- 1 Cooling rack To cool cookies evenly
Materials
Main Dough
- 1/2 cup vegan butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar or half brown sugar for softer texture
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and level to measure correctly
- 1 tsp baking powder for a soft lift
- 1/4 tsp salt enhances flavor
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure extract for best taste
- 1–2 tbsp plant-based milk optional, to bring dough together
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream vegan butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and a small splash of plant-based milk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to the wet mixture until dough forms.
- Wrap the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes. This helps it hold shape and enhances flavor.
- On a floured surface, roll dough to ¼ inch thick. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Once cool, decorate or enjoy plain.
Notes
For the best flavor, always chill your dough before baking. These cookies freeze beautifully you can store baked cookies for up to a week or freeze unbaked dough for later.