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Easy Gluten Free Vegan Sugar Cookies

Soft, chewy, buttery sugar cookies that are completely gluten-free and vegan—simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
  • 0.75 cup cane sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegan butter softened
  • 2 tbsp non-dairy milk any variety
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt fine

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream vegan butter and cane sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Whisk gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and combine until crumbly.
  6. Add non-dairy milk gradually until a soft dough forms.
  7. Roll or scoop dough into balls; optionally coat in sugar.
  8. Flatten slightly and bake 10–12 minutes.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill dough 15 minutes before baking.