Simple Vegan Sugar Cookies
Description
Shortening, coconut milk, and egg replacer make these sugar cookies vegan. Try this simple recipe the next time you need cut-out cookies.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 cup butter-flavored shortening (such as Crisco®)
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup coconut milk
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2 tablespoons water
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1 1/2 teaspoons dry egg replacer (such as Ener-G®)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Directions
1
Combine confectioners' sugar, shortening, and white sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add coconut milk, water, egg replacer, vanilla extract, and almond extract; beat on medium speed until combined.
2
Stir flour, cornstarch, and cream of tartar together in a separate bowl. Beat into shortening mixture until combined. Cover and refrigerate dough until firm, at least 3 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
4
Divide dough into small portions. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness on a generously floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2-inch cookie cutters. Place cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until set, 10 to 12 minutes.