Low Sugar Dairy Free Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Total time1 hr 37 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time12 min

Low Sugar Dairy Free Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

These classic cut-out cookies roll and cut beautifully, holding crisp, clean edges through baking so every shape comes out sharp and ready to decorate. The dough itself is a dream to work with — chilled just long enough to stay firm, then rolled to an even thickness that bakes up tender with barely-golden edges and soft centers. A splash of vanilla runs through both the dough and the icing, tying the whole cookie together with warm, fragrant flavor in every bite. Once cooled, each cookie gets flooded or piped with a smooth, glossy icing that sets into a firm, snappable layer perfect for holidays, birthdays, or just because. Whether you're cutting stars, hearts, or seasonal shapes, this is a reliable go-to for anyone building out a sugar cookie rotation. It's a genuinely solid pick for an added sugar–conscious kitchen, letting you control exactly how much sweetness goes into both the dough and the icing.

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Ingredients

24 servings

For the cookies

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup dairy free butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 large egg
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp dairy free milk

For the icing

2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.
3–4 tbsp dairy free milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
gel food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until combined. Set aside.
2
Beat the softened dairy free butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a hand mixer) on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

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