Meet your new favorite dairy-free sugar cookies—lightly crisp on the edges, tender in the center, and absolutely perfect for decorating! These dreamy cut-out cookies hold their shape flawlessly while baking, making them ideal for holidays, parties, or anytime you crave a classic, buttery (but butter-free!) treat. Easy to make and 100% plant-based, they’re as fun to decorate as they are delicious to eat!
For the cookies:
1 cup (2 sticks) dairy free butter, room temperature
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional but SO good)
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
For the icing:
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 to 4 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
⅛ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
food coloring and sprinkles (optional)
1. Mix & Chill: Beat ½ cup dairy-free butter + ¾ cup powdered sugar until creamy. Mix in 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla, and ¼ tsp almond extract. Stir in 2 ¼ cups flour + ¼ tsp salt until combined. Shape into a disc, wrap, and chill 2+ hours.
2. Cut & Bake: Roll dough to ¼-inch thick, cut shapes, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 9-11 mins until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
3. Make Icing: Whisk 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp water, and ½ tsp vanilla until smooth. Adjust thickness with more sugar (for piping) or water (for glazing).
4. Decorate & Set: Ice cookies, add sprinkles if desired, and let dry uncovered 24 hours for hardened icing.
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