Vegan Classic Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

Indulge your sweet tooth with these *Vegan Classic Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting*, a plant-based twist on a timeless favorite! These cookies are perfectly tender with a buttery sweetness, thanks to vegan butter and a touch of vanilla. Rolled to perfection and cut into festive shapes, they bake up golden and ready for decoration. The creamy vegan buttercream frosting, customizable with food coloring, adds a luscious finishing touch that’s perfect for any occasion—from holiday cookie swaps to everyday treats. Quick to prepare and completely egg- and dairy-free, they’re a crowd-pleasing dessert for vegans and non-vegans alike. Whip up these colorful, melt-in-your-mouth cookies and let your creativity shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 33/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Vegan butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
• 3 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegan butter (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoons Almond milk (or other plant-based milk, for frosting)
• 4 drops Food coloring (optional)

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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract and almond milk to the butter and sugar mixture, continuing to mix until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until you form a dough. It should be smooth and hold together well.

Step 6

Lightly flour a clean surface and a rolling pin. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Step 7

Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut shapes out of the dough. Place these shapes onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden. Be careful not to over-bake.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 10

For the frosting, beat the vegan butter in a medium bowl until soft and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond milk, beating until smooth. Use more almond milk to achieve your desired consistency.

Step 11

If desired, divide the frosting into separate bowls and stir in food coloring.

Step 12

Once the cookies are completely cool, spread the buttercream frosting over each. Decorate as desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1292.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5836.4

Total Fat 283.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3973.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 791.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 553.8g
Protein 31.2g	0%

Vitamin D 25.0IU	0%
Calcium 157.5mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 370.7mg	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: 43.7%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 54.2%