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Aunt Annie's Sugar Cookies Recipe

These melt-in-your-mouth vegan sugar cookies are perfect for Christmas or any occasion! A slightly adapted recipe, these cookies are known for their delicate texture and delightful sweetness. Roll them thin for maximum deliciousness and watch them disappear – they're especially amazing warm from the oven! Get ready to impress with these easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing treats. Yield varies depending on cutter size and dough thickness.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 33 mins
Calories 68.3 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aunt Annie's Sugar Cookies

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegan margarine
  • 1 cup soymilk (as plant-based milk for vegan buttermilk)
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar (for vegan buttermilk, or alternative to lemon juice)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, alternative to vinegar for vegan buttermilk)
  • sprinkles (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make Aunt Annie's Sugar Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup vegan margarine and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with 1 cup vegan buttermilk (or plant-based milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice/vinegar), beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Form the dough into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
  6. Divide the chilled dough into four equal quarters. On a lightly floured surface or pastry mat, roll out one quarter of the dough at a time to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  7. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
  8. Transfer the cut-out cookies to an ungreased baking sheet.
  9. Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar or sprinkles (optional).
  10. Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake!
  11. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

0g

Carbs

5g

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