Christmas Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 28 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 375  F
Servings: 24
Best Season: Winter, Suitable throughout the year
Description

Baking Christmas cookies is one of the sweetest holiday traditions, and these festive sugar cookies are made for creating lasting memories. Soft and tender with delicate notes of vanilla and almond, they roll out beautifully for your favorite cookie cutters and bake into perfectly shaped treats ready for decorating.  

Whether you cover them with colorful icing, festive sprinkles, or enjoy them just as they are, these cookies bring joy to every holiday gathering. Fill a cookie platter, package them as thoughtful homemade gifts, or gather the family for a fun afternoon of decorating.

This recipe is sure to become part of your holiday traditions. 

Cookies:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
    • Icing:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. 1
    Cookies:

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the powdered sugar and butter until smooth. Next, mix in the almond milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.

  2. 2

    Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, salt, cornstarch, baking soda, and cream of tartar; stir the dry ingredients into the cream mixture until combined. Refrigerate dough for 1 to 2 hours.

     

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 375° Lightly grease the cookie sheet with cooking spray. Divide dough in half. Roll each half to 1/4-inch thickness on a generously floured surface. Using the desired shapes, cut cookie dough. Place the cutouts on a cookie sheet 2-inches apart.

     

  4. 4

    Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove the cookies from the cookie sheet and place them on a cooling rack.

  5. 5
    Icing:

    Mix the icing by combining powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla. Whisk together until smooth. Separate and add coloring if desired. Use sprinkles if desired. Or serve cookies straight out of the oven - they're delicious!

     

  6. 6
    Natural food color options:

    Add the juice from any of the following ingredients in place of the milk to naturally add color to your icing.

    • Red/Pink:
      Strawberries
      Cherries
      Raspberries
      Beets/beetroot (boiled or juiced
    • Purple/Blue:
      Blackberries
      Blueberries
    • Yellow/Orange:
      Carrots, boiled or juiced
      Golden beets (they impart a very dark yellow color - almost brown!)
      Carrot Powder

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Serving Size 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 216kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.2g18%
Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
Sodium 112mg5%
Potassium 38mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 27.6g10%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 18.3g
Protein 1.6g4%
Vitamin A 320 IU
Calcium 22 mg
Iron 0.8 mg
Vitamin E 0.9 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
Folate 24 mcg
Magnesium 6 mg
Zinc 0.2 mg
Selenium 4 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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