Vegan Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter-flavored coconut oil here we used this one, see note)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla-flavored plant milk
• 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (you can also use gluten free 1-to-1 baking flour)
• Pinch of salt
• Sparkling sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F

2. 2

   Using an electric mixer, cream the coconut oil and sugar until smooth. Add the milk and vanilla and continue beating until light and fluffy. Carefully add the flour and salt and beat until just incorporated

3. 3

   Form a log with the cookie dough and place it in a cookie press, using your favorite shape (See Note)

4. 4

   Press the cookie dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, sprinkle with sparkling sugar (if using) and bake for 15-16 minutes, until very lightly golden. Let them cool completely (cookies will crisp up when cool)