Vegan Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Total time1 hr 37 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time12 min

These classic cut-out cookies roll and cut beautifully, holding crisp, clean edges through baking so every star, heart, or holiday shape comes out sharp and defined. The dough itself is a dream to work with — cool, firm, and easy to re-roll without getting tough, thanks to a touch of cornstarch alongside the flour. Vanilla runs through both the cookie and the glaze, giving that familiar bakery-style sweetness in every bite. Once cooled, the tops get a smooth, pourable glaze that sets into a firm, glossy shell you can tint any color for the occasion. It's a fun, hands-on baking project for holidays, birthdays, or any excuse to break out the cookie cutters, and it fits neatly into a vegan baking lineup.

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Ingredients

24 servings

For the cookies

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Jovial Flour All Purpose Organic Einkorn Bag - 32 Oz Ka Flour Unbleached - 10 LB Arrowhead Mills Organic Unbleached White Flour, 80 oz Arrowhead Mills Organic White All Purpose Flour 22 oz Pkg
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½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp cornstarch

For the glaze

2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3–4 tbsp milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
½ tsp vanilla extract
food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.
2
Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

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