Vegan Alphabet Cookies

Get ready to bake up some creative, cruelty-free treats with these delightful Vegan Alphabet Cookies! Perfect for kids’ parties, educational fun, or personalized gifts, these soft, buttery cookies are made from simple plant-based ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and vegan butter for a tender texture and rich flavor. Decorate them with homemade vegan icing, vibrant food coloring, and non-dairy sprinkles to customize each bite-sized letter. The recipe is easy to follow, with a quick dough-chilling step that ensures your cookies hold their shape beautifully when baked. Whether you’re crafting a sweet message or just snacking on some tasty letters, these vegan alphabet cookies are irresistibly fun and incredibly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup vegan butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 optional food coloring
• 1 optional non-dairy sprinkles

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat together the vegan butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is creamy and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract and applesauce to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 6

Add the non-dairy milk as needed to create a smooth, pliable dough.

Step 7

Divide the dough in half, form into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or until firm.

Step 8

Sprinkle some flour onto a clean surface and roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 9

Use alphabet cookie cutters to cut shapes out of the dough and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets using a spatula.

Step 10

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

While the cookies are cooling, prepare the vegan icing by mixing powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of non-dairy milk until you reach your desired icing consistency. Add food coloring if desired.

Step 12

Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate with icing and non-dairy sprinkles as desired.

Step 13

Allow the icing to set before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(727.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2779.0

Total Fat 90.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2412.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 463.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 274.9g
Protein 25.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12.2IU	0%
Calcium 84.8mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 331.4mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.5%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 66.9%