Description
Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies are irresistibly tender and chewy, made with plant-based butter and natural flavorings. These cookies feature a melt-in-your-mouth texture paired with a creamy, dreamy plant-based butter and cream cheese frosting with a splash of natural lemon juice. Ideal for celebrations or everyday indulgence, this recipe is simple with customizable flavors and uses pantry staples for a delightful treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract (natural)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 4 ounces plant-based cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon natural lemon juice (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dough: Cream together the plant-based butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the plant-based milk and natural vanilla extract (natural). Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until the dough forms a smooth, tender consistency.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap your dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help it firm up and make rolling easier. This step helps the cookies keep their shape while baking.
- Roll and Cut: Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters of your choice to shape the cookies, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake your cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges just start to turn golden. Avoid overbaking to maintain their trademark softness.
- Make the Frosting: While the cookies cool, whip the plant-based butter and plant-based cream cheese together with powdered sugar and a splash of natural lemon juice (natural) until creamy and fluffy, perfect for spreading.
- Frost and Decorate: Once cooled completely, spread the frosting generously over each cookie. Decorate with natural sprinkles or zest as desired for an eye-catching finish.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- Chill the dough to make cutting easier and to prevent spreading during baking.
- Remove cookies from oven as soon as edges turn slightly golden for perfect softness.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use fresh, high quality plant-based butter and cream cheese for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soft frosted sugar cookies, vegan sugar cookies, plant-based cookies, soft cookies, creamy frosting, plant-based dessert
