Easy Vegan Christmas Sugar Cookies

These sweet vegan decorated sugar cookies are everything you want and more in a dessert, so easy to make and just perfect for Christmas.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 137 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
• 1 tablespoon soy milk
• ¾ cup coconut sugar
• ¾ cup vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance®)
• vanilla extract
• 2 drops food coloring

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix ground flax seed and water in a bowl; let sit until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Cream vegan margarine and coconut sugar together until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add flax mixture and vanilla extract; mix until well combined. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well until a soft dough forms. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface. Dip cookie cutter in flour, cut out cookies, and place them on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Chill completely before adding frosting.

Step 6

Combine confectioners' sugar, soy milk, vanilla extract, and food coloring in a bowl. Dip cookies in frosting and place on a wire rack until frosting is set, about 30 minutes.