Description
These Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies are tender, chewy, and melt in your mouth with a perfect balance of sweetness and softness. Made with plant-based butter and natural flavorings, they offer a classic cookie experience with a vibrant, creamy frosting. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies hold frosting well, allowing for beautiful decorations and versatile flavor variations.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon natural lemon extract (natural)
Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 to 2 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Natural food coloring (optional)
Optional Decorations
- Sprinkles
- Finely chopped pistachios or almonds
- Plant-based chocolate for drizzling
- Edible flower petals
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Cream together the plant-based butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the plant-based milk and the natural vanilla and lemon extracts (natural). Gradually add the gluten-free flour blend and baking powder, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Chill the dough briefly to ease rolling and prevent spreading during baking.
- Roll and Cut: Lightly flour your workspace and roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to shape the cookies and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges show a slight golden hue but centers remain soft. Remove promptly to avoid hardening.
- Prepare the Frosting: While cookies cool, blend powdered sugar with plant-based butter, a dash of plant-based milk, natural vanilla extract (natural), and natural gelling agent until creamy and spreadable. Add natural food coloring as desired.
- Frost and Decorate: Once cookies are fully cooled, spread frosting evenly on top. Decorate with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or keep simple with just frosting.
Notes
- Chill dough to prevent spreading and maintain softness.
- Remove cookies from oven when edges turn slightly golden to keep tender texture.
- Use room temperature plant-based butter for better creaming and fluffier dough.
- Let frosting set for a few hours before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep fresh up to five days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soft sugar cookies, frosted sugar cookies, vegan sugar cookies, gluten free cookies, plant-based cookies, natural frosting
