Get ready to cast a delicious spell this Halloween with the most frighteningly fabulous vegan sugar cookies that will make even the pickiest trick-or-treaters beg for more! These hauntingly delightful treats are not just a feast for your taste buds, but a magical experience that proves plant-based baking can be both wickedly delicious and Instagram-worthy. Whether you're hosting a monster mash or just want to add some sweet spookiness to your holiday celebration, these vegan Halloween sugar cookies will be the star of your dessert table!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the coconut oil and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add the almond milk and vanilla extract to the coconut oil mixture, blending until completely incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until a soft cookie dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, add a small amount of additional almond milk.
- If desired, divide the dough and add food coloring to create Halloween-themed colors like orange or black.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to make it easier to handle and prevent spreading during baking.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters like pumpkins, ghosts, or bats.
- Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Decorate with vegan royal icing or additional food-safe decorations once the cookies are completely cooled.
Tips
- Chill Out: Always refrigerate your dough before rolling and cutting. This prevents spreading and helps maintain those perfectly shaped Halloween designs.
- Flour Power: Use a light dusting of flour when rolling out your dough to prevent sticking and ensure clean cookie cutter edges.
- Color Magic: For vibrant Halloween colors, use gel food coloring instead of liquid. It provides more intense color without affecting the dough's consistency.
- Precision Matters: Use a sharp, clean cookie cutter and press firmly to get crisp Halloween shapes like pumpkins and ghosts.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let cookies cool completely before decorating to prevent icing from melting and ensure a smooth, professional finish.
- Storage Spell: Store your cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crisp for up to a week - if they last that long!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
