Dairy-Free Sugar Cookie Recipe : Gluten-Free Meals

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.

Introduce the recipe and mention it's gluten and dairy-free.

Use 1 cup of Earth Balance vegan buttery sticks as a butter alternative.

Measure 2 3/4 cups of gluten-free flour mix (or any preferred baking flour).

Add 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder to the flour mix.

Include 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 cup of sugar.

Add 1 egg at room temperature to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients together to form a dough.

Chill the dough if a firmer cookie is desired.

Dust the rolling surface and rolling pin with powdered sugar (ensure it's gluten-free).

Roll the dough into 2-inch balls and press them down slightly.

Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake at 350°F for about 12 minutes until edges are light brown.

Let the cookies cool slightly before frosting them with dairy-free buttercream frosting.

Sprinkle with additional sprinkles if desired.

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