Gluten Free Vegan Frosted Sugar Cookies

April 7, 2020 by Sarah
Gluten Free Vegan Frosted Sugar Cookies

Perfectly rolled and cutout sugar cookies, with a simple vanilla frosting and colored sprinkles. These gluten free vegan frosted sugar cookies would be exceptional for any occasion! This gluten free vegan frosted sugar cookie recipe is a tried and true recipe that I've made countless times. The dough rolls beautifully and when baked, the cookies are oh so soft.

Ingredients

Sugar Cookies

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup refined coconut oil, softened
  • 1/3 cup almond milk or coconut milk, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/3 cups Sarah's gluten free flour blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Frosting

  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dairy free butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons almond milk or coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. In bowl of stand mixer, beat together powdered sugar and coconut oil. Add coconut milk and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
  2. Add gluten free flour, baking powder and salt. Mix cookie dough until combined, about 1 minute.
  3. Form dough into patty and wrap in plastic wrap. Let dough chill in refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. On counter, roll out cookie dough between plastic wrap until about 1/4" thick. Using cookie cutters, cut dough into circles or desired shapes.
  6. Bake cookies for 8-9 minutes. Do NOT over bake. Remove cookies from oven and place on cooling rack to cool completely.
  7. To make frosting, cream together powdered sugar, melted butter, almond milk and vanilla extract. Spread frosting onto cooled cookies and immediately top with sprinkles.