Easy Dairy Free Sugar Cookies Recipe (Vegan)

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Applesauce reduces fat while maintaining moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more economical and adds fiber.

non-dairy milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to maintain moisture without adding cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar is often less expensive and adds a different flavor.

Mix 1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds with 5 Tbsp. water in a small bowl and let it sit for a few minutes.

Measure 3 1/4 cups of flour and 1/2 tsp. of salt into a medium bowl. Mix to combine and set aside.

Into a large mixing bowl, or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, add the margarine, shortening, and sugar. Cream together until well blended and fluffy. About 3-4 minutes on medium speed. Add the flax egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. The dough consistency should be a little crumbly but will hold together when you squeeze it in your hand.

Roll dough between two sheets of parchment paper that have been lightly dusted with flour. Cut shapes as desired and bake on a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes then transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack and cool completely.

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