Vegan Vanilla Sugar Cookies

Name: Vegan Vanilla Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flax meal; 4 tablespoons water; 1⅓ cups vegan butter, softened/room temperature; 1½ cups coconut sugar; ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2½ cups white flour; 1 cup oat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¾ teaspoon salt; holiday sprinkles

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A simple classic sugar cookie without the junk. No dairy, no oils, and no refined sugar. These Vegan Vanilla Sugar Cookies are perfect for kids. They are easy to make, healthier, and tasty. You can have a healthy holiday season without giving up sweets!

I am always looking for easy yet healthier alternatives to class Christmas cookie recipes. The holiday season is always filled with desserts and my house is no exception. We love to bake all things which is why I created this healthier sugar cookie recipe.

If your kids are anything like mine, they love to help bake, especially cookies. This recipe is a fun one for your little sweethearts to help with. There are simple ingredients and they are made within 20 minutes or less.

Why You Should Make These Vegan Sugar Cookies

They are better for you. With no dairy, eggs, or oils, and with only real ingredients, you will feel much better about serving these to your kiddos and your stomach will be much happier.

They are versatile. You could definitely add chocolate chips or a drizzle of melted chocolate over the tops. These cookies are the perfect base for any type of cookie you are interested in making.

They taste great. They are definitely not lacking flavor. These cookies have their own unique vanilla taste to them unlike a traditional sugar cookie and I just love that about them. Yum!

They are quick to make. This sugar cookie recipe is perfect for busy moms. They only bake for 10 minutes and the batter is easy to throw together. This is definitely a quick and easy Christmas cookie recipe!

They are fun to eat. Adding sprinkles to your cookies makes them much more festive and enjoyable to eat. Sprinkles really do transform cookies. Trust me that even if these Vegan Vanilla Christmas Cookies have a different taste than the traditional varieties, the sprinkles will make them delicious to your kids! Haha.

It makes a large portion. I can typically get about 2 dozen cookies out of this recipe. Heck yeah! That means they are perfect to bring to a cookie exchange or to set out at a party.

What Are the Ingredients?

Flax meal and water-These two ingredients come together to create a vegan egg. It’s the perfect alternative to a real egg and works just the same.

Vegan butter-I am so thankful for all of the vegan alternatives that are available. Vegan butter tastes and works similarly to real butter. Look for a high-quality brand that isn’t filled with junk.

Coconut sugar-This sugar variety is a great replacement for brown sugar and white cane sugar. It is much healthier and has actual nutritional benefits, unlike white sugar which is stripped of all nutrients.

Flour-In this recipe we use a combination of oat flour and white flour in order to lighten it up. Oat flour provides more nutrients, unlike processed white flour.

Applesauce-You will find this natural ingredient in a lot of vegan or low-fat baking. Believe it or not, applesauce is used as an oil replacement! Who would have thought?

Maple syrup-I like to add a hint of maple syrup since coconut sugar has less sweetness than processed white sugar.

Vanilla, baking soda, and baking powder-We will use these necessary baking ingredients to finish off these delicious vegan vanilla cookies.

Sprinkles-While this is always an optional ingredient, why not make these cookies more festive and fun to eat? I recommend the holiday sprinkles, for sure!

Vegan vanilla sugar cookies on a Christmas plate.

How to Make These Sugar Cookies

Step one: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step two: Start by making the flax egg. Grab a small bowl and mix the flax meal and water together and set the bowl in the fridge while you prepare the dough. This will allow it to thicken up.

Step three: Grab a large bowl, and add the vegan butter, coconut sugar, applesauce, and vanilla. Using a hand mixer, mix the ingredients until it all becomes creamy and fluffy.

Step four: Add in the flax egg from the fridge and mix again until the flax egg is fully incorporated.

Step five: Now, grab another medium bowl and sift the white and oat flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and then mix it all up by hand. Then, add the dry ingredients to the wet.*Slowly add the dry ingredients in, mixing with the mixer after each pour. Mix until the dough is crumbly and everything is nicely mixed together. You may need to scrape down the sides with a spatula a few times.

Vegan Vanilla Sugar Cookies with sprinkles.

Step six: Next, add the sprinkles to the bowl and use a spatula to fold them into the dough until the sprinkles are evenly incorporated. Do not over-mix.

Step seven: Roll the dough into 1.5-2-inch balls and place them on a lined cookie sheet. 2-inch large cookies-place 3 inches apart. 1.5-inch cookies-place 2 inches apart.

Step eight: Bake for 10 minutes. Keep in mind that they will look light and not fully cooked, but that is okay. Gently press down on the top of the baked cookies, slightly, to flatten them a bit. Use the spatula or the bottom of a cup.

Step nine: Allow them to cool for about 10 minutes and then transfer the cookies to a cooling rack. (They will harden up as they cool).

Vegan vanilla sugar cookier. three in a row.

How to Store These Vanilla Sugar Cookies

Place the cookies in an air-tight container with a lid. They can stay out on the counter, at room temperature, for up to 5 days or in the fridge for up to 8 days.

Tips + Modifications

These cookies are versatile for all holidays and seasons. Simple change the color sprinkles to fit the holiday.

Feel free to make the dough ahead of time and store it in the fridge. When you are ready to bake the cookies, remove the dough from the fridge and allow it to thaw for 20 minutes or so.

Other Vegan Holiday Sweets You Should Try

These healthy peanut butter cup cookies are vegan, simple, and without refined sugar. They taste delicious like the original peanut butter blossom but are healthier. Get in the holiday spirit with these melt-in-your-mouth and easy-to-make holiday cookies.

A healthier twist to the classic oatmeal cookie that everyone loves. These white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies are dairy-free, simple to make, and hands down the best cookies ever. Featuring macadamia nuts which give them the ideal crunch.

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