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A plate of soft vegan lemon sugar cookies with a bright white glaze and lemon zest.
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Vegan Lemon Sugar Cookies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 145kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a uniform dough forms.
  • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar and remaining lemon juice to create a glaze, then drizzle over the fully cooled cookies.