My amazing mom took a regular sugar cookie recipe and made it dairy free for me this weekend. She felt bad that I wouldn't be able to eat any sweets over Christmas because literally everything has dairy in it. The desserts are my favorite part of Christmas, so I was really sad. I was supposed to put these in the freezer and save them to bring down to the Tiemeier's house (again, so I'd have something to eat), but they are so delicious I can't keep my hands off of them and will be lucky if they last this week!
Sugar Cookies
1 1/2C powdered sugar
1C vegan butter
1tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 large egg
2 1/2 C flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
(mom added 1/4 C sugar to the dough too)
1. beat powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract, and egg in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
2. Heat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or spray.
3. Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4" thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes.
4. Bake 7-8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
Frosting
(all quantities estimated, adjust accordingly)
1 stick vegan butter, softened
1/4 C vanilla almond milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
2+ C powdered sugar (add to taste and consistency desired)
1. Mix all ingredients together with an electric mixer.
2. Frost cookies
