Vegan Sour Cream Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Total time1 hr 37 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time12 min

These classic cut-out cookies are made for cutter shapes and clean edges, holding their form beautifully through baking so every star, heart, or seasonal shape comes out crisp-edged with a soft, tender center. A quick chill before rolling keeps the dough easy to work with, and a touch of almond extract alongside the vanilla gives the base a subtle depth that plays beautifully against a sweet, smooth icing. That icing sets up glossy and firm, perfect for flooding with color or piping fine details if you're feeling ambitious. Whether you're cutting circles for everyday snacking or elaborate shapes for a holiday spread, this dough rolls, cuts, and bakes up reliably every time. It's a dependable go-to for a vegan cookie rotation, especially when you want a from-scratch treat that still feels like the classic version you grew up decorating.

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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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1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
½ 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 full-fat sour cream
2 tbsp whole 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
¼ tsp almond extract (optional)

For the icing

2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3–4 tbsp whole 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
gel food coloring (optional)
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Instructions

1
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, 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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