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Vegan sugar cookies with red buttercream frosting and sprinkles.
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Vegan Christmas Cookies (One Bowl)

These easy vegan Christmas cookies are a decorated take on vegan sugar cookies. They are simple to make and only require a handful of ingredients. Impress your friends and family with these sugar cookies, topped with vegan buttercream and holiday sprinkles.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill28 minutes
Total Time48 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 19 cookies
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Alison Corey

Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegan butter room temperature
  • ½ cup cane sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup vegan buttercream frosting colored or white
  • Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

  • Add the room-temperature vegan butter, cane sugar, and brown sugar to a large mixing bowl. Cream together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  • Add the vanilla extract and applesauce. Beat together on high for one minute.
  • Sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Slowly add the flour to the butter mixture until the flour is completely incorporated.
  • Cover and chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add one tablespoon scoops of the chilled dough to the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart to leave room for spreading.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes on the center rack or until lightly golden brown on the bottom.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completly.
  • Once cooled, spread the vegan buttercream on top of each cookie ad top with holiday sprinkles.

Notes

Tips for Making Vegan Christmas Cookies
  • Set the butter out on the counter at least an hour before you plan to start making the cookies. This way, it has time to come to room temperature.
  • Be sure to chill the dough before baking. This will allow them to spread nicely.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. After that transfer to the refrigerator, or freeze.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg