Vegan Gluten Free Sugar Cookies for Cut Outs

Ingrédients

• 1/2 cup vegan butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 Tablespoon hot water
• 1 3/4 cups gluten free flour mix
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 Tablespoons almond milk, divided

Préparation

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   Preheat oven to 350 F.

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   Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or...: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or reusable silicone baking mats.

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   In a large bowl, using either a stand...: In a large bowl, using either a stand mixer or a handheld electric mixer, beat together your butter, sugar, and light brown sugar until well blended.

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   Combine your baking soda and a Tablespoon of...: Combine your baking soda and a Tablespoon of hot water in a small bowl or cup. Stir until the baking soda is dissolved.

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   To your butter and sugar mixture, add in...: To your butter and sugar mixture, add in your baking soda and water mixture, pure vanilla extract, and almond extract. Continue to mix until well blended.

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   In a large bowl, whisk together your gluten...: In a large bowl, whisk together your gluten free flour blend, baking powder, cornstarch (or arrowroot powder), and fine sea salt until well blended.

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   Gradually mix in your flour mixture a little...: Gradually mix in your flour mixture a little at a time until just mixed.

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   Add in almond milk 1 Tablespoon at a...: Add in almond milk 1 Tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together and forms a silky smooth dough.

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   Place one of your balls of dough on...: Place one of your balls of dough on a lightly floured surface, using additional flour as needed to avoid sticking.

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    Lightly flour the top of your dough.

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    Roll out to ¼” thick between two pieces...: Roll out to ¼” thick between two pieces of parchment paper.

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    Cut out cookies using your favorite festive cookie...: Cut out cookies using your favorite festive cookie cutters.

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    Carefully place your cookies spaced 1” apart on...: Carefully place your cookies spaced 1” apart on the lined baking sheets.

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    Bake for 10-15 minutes (depending on thickness of...: Bake for 10-15 minutes (depending on thickness of cookies).

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    Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 20...: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 20 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

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    Allow cookies to completely cool before decorating them...: Allow cookies to completely cool before decorating them with your favorite icing designs!