Dairy Free Sugar Cookies

Total time1 hr 37 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time12 min

These classic cutout cookies bake up with crisp, defined edges and a soft, tender center, thanks to a dough built on a flax gel base for extra structure and a touch of chewiness. Sweetened with granulated sugar and a good hit of vanilla, the dough rolls out beautifully and holds its shape through baking, so your cutter shapes stay crisp and clean. A quick chill before rolling keeps everything firm and easy to work with, and a short bake time means you get lightly set edges without any browning. Once cooled, a smooth, pourable glaze made from sifted powdered sugar and vanilla sets into a glossy, snap-when-tapped finish, and you can tint it any color you like for the occasion. It's an easy make-ahead treat for holidays, bake sales, or just a weekend baking project, and it's a solid pick for a dairy free cookie tray.

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Ingredients

24 servings

For the cookies

1 tbsp ground flaxseed
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3 tbsp water
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.
2 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt

For the glaze

1 ½ 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
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 3 tbsp water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the flax gel and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

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