I know what you’re probably thinking! “Ugh, another Valentine’s Day post! This holiday drives me crazy!” And I get it! This holiday can be extremely hard for a lot of people! Trust me, I’ve spent many Valentine’s Days sulking and avoiding any indication of the horrible holiday. But, then I decided that was a pointless way to spend my holiday, so I started a new tradition with my friends where we all celebrated together! We watched cheesy rom-coms (I love About Time), drinking wine, and best of all, making Valentine’s day themed treats! Which is where these Valentine’s themed Vegan Sugar Cookies were born!
This recipe is so insanely simple! And so insanely good! And you almost 100% have all of these ingredients in your household already, so there’s no excuses for not making them! You can use any cookie cutters you like, but if you want to go Valentine’s day themed, then go for hearts like I did! And go crazy with decorations! The more, the better!
As for allergy substitutions, the vegan margarine I used was Earth Balance (they have soy-free and vegan options). For the egg replacer, I used Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer, although you can use any egg replacer you prefer! For the vegan milk, I used Califia Farm’s Oat Milk, but there are so many substitute milks out there, you can surely use your favorite brand! If you’re also worried about the food coloring, check out Vegan Dollhouse’s article on vegan food coloring options here!
I really hope you enjoy your Valentine’s Day weekend! Be sure to make some Vegan Sugar Cookies to accompany you along the way! You know what also pairs well with Valentine’s Day? Chocolate! Check out this recipe for chocolatey Vegan World Peace Cookies! They’re incredible! Have a wonderful weekend! I’ll talk to you next week!
Vegan Sugar Cookies
This Vegan Sugar Cookie is so easy to make that it will soon be your favorite cookie recipe. These cookies are crisp on the outside but soft on the inside and the kids will love them. Not only do they taste good but they are easy to decorate and can be cut into your favorite...
- Prep Time: 2h 10m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Total Time: 2h 20m
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Sweets, Vegan
Ingredients
Cookie Recipe:
- 1 c non-dairy margarine; softened
- 1 c granulated sugar
- 1 egg replacer equivalent
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 c all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tbsp. non-dairy milk
Icing Recipe:
- 1 1/2 c confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. non-dairy milk
- Vegan food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Make the egg replacer according to directions and set aside. Cream the softened non-dairy margarine with a mixer. Add the granulated sugar and beat 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the egg replacer, vanilla, and non-dairy milk to the bowl and beat until fully mixed.
- In another bowl, add the flour and baking powder and whisk together. Slowly add to the butter mixture and beat slowly until it is mixed well and forms a ball. It will be a bit crumbly but that is okay. Add the extra tablespoon of non-dairy milk if it is too dry.
- Divide the dough into two round balls. On a flat surface, add a sheet of parchment paper and lightly dust with powdered sugar. Spread additional powder sugar on the dough and roll out into a ¼ inch thickness. Place on a baking sheet and cover with another piece of parchment paper. Repeat for the second ball of dough and place on top of the first piece of rolled out dough. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Once the dough has been chilled, remove it from the refrigerator and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat cookie cutters with flour and cut dough into shapes and place on a lined cookie sheet. Continue re-rolling until all the dough is used.
- Bake 8-10 minutes. Cookies are ready when they are firm around the edges. They will firm up more as they cool.
- To make the icing, add all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. If you prefer shiny icing, add 1 Tablespoon of corn syrup. The icing should be smooth but not runny. Add more powdered sugar to thicken. Add vegan food coloring if you like. Once the cookies are cool, decorate the cookies using a knife, squeeze bottle, or decorator’s tip. Finish with your favorite sprinkles.
- Unfrosted cookies can be frozen for later use.
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