Sugar Cookies Dairy Free
Soft, buttery, and wonderfully sweet, these Dairy-Free Sugar Cookies are the perfect treat for every occasion—without the need for butter or cream. Made with simple pantry staples like softened coconut oil, unsweetened almond milk, and a touch of vanilla extract, these cookies offer the same tender texture and rich flavor as traditional sugar cookies. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, these cookies bake to perfection in under 10 minutes, making them an ideal choice for last-minute desserts or holiday baking. The recipe yields 24 irresistibly chewy cookies that can be left plain or dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Whether you're baking to accommodate dietary restrictions or simply craving a dairy-free delight, these cookies strike the perfect balance between indulgence and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup White granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Coconut oil (softened, not melted)
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add the softened coconut oil and sugar. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream them together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and almond milk until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Press down lightly on each dough ball with the bottom of a glass or your hand to flatten slightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still appear soft. Avoid overbaking as they will firm up as they cool.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a decorative touch before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 12 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
