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    Oh My Veggies » Holiday Recipes » Christmas Recipes

    Vegan Shortbread Cookies

    Published: Jul 27, 2020 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These vegan shortbread cookies are light and buttery, and even make great gifts for foodie friends. They only need 3 simple ingredients and are done in a jiffy!

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    These vegan cookies are super simple to make, and they can easily be decorated for any holiday or event. Just ice them, sprinkle them, or even dip them in chocolate!

    This recipe only makes 12 cookies, but doubling the recipe is super easy. Once you taste how yummy they are, you’ll be doubling the recipe every time!

    This vegan shortbread cookies recipe is... 

    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
    • Egg-free
    • Dairy-free
    • A tasty treat!

    If you love vegan baking, make sure you grab a copy of my free vegan baking cheat sheet while you're here. It's packed with all my favorite plant-based substitutions to help you vegan-ize any recipe!

    How to Make Vegan Shortbread Cookies

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    1. Whisk together the sugar and vegan butter. 
    2. Once combined, add the flour. 
    3. Use your hands to form a dough. 
    4. Chill the dough in the fridge.
    5. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper. 
    6. Form balls from the chilled dough and place on the tray. 
    7. Use a fork to press the balls flat. 
    8. Bake the cookies in the oven until the cookies are pale golden brown. 
    9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool down. 
    10. Enjoy!

    Scroll down for the full recipe with measurements and detailed instructions.

    Variations

     vegan shortbread cookies on a cooling tray

    Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies

    Once the vegan shortbread cookies are completely cooled, you can dip them in chocolate. 

    Just put some dark chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Remove the bowl and stir the chocolate chips. Repeat this until the chocolate chips are completely melted. 

    Dip the shortbread cookies into the chocolate and them place them on wax paper to cool and harden. 

    Add Sprinkles for the Holidays

    One way to make your shortbread cookies a little more festive is to top them off with some colorful sprinkles. Check out all these sprinkles - there's a color for every holiday!

    Or you might just sprinkle them with a bit of sanding sugar while they’re still hot.

    Add A Little Bit of Jam

    Shortbread cookies make great gifts! One way to make them even prettier is by adding some flavored jam.

    To make jam-filled shortbread cookies:

    1. For half of the cookies, cut out a small circle in the middle of the cookie before baking.
    2. Once the cookies are cooled, cover one side of the hole-less cookies with jam (like apricot, strawberry, or raspberry).
    3. Then, like a sandwich, top jam-covered side with the cookie with a hole. That way you can see the jam peeking through the hole. 

    Then just throw a few of these cookies in a clear bag and tie it closed with a ribbon. It’ll look just like a store-bought treat! Also check out these Lavender Shortbread Cookies for gifting.

    FAQs

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    How long can I store vegan shortbread cookies?

    You can store these cookies for up to a week at room temperature. But be warned - these are delicious and they probably won't make it that long without being eaten!

    What is the difference between a sugar cookie and a shortbread cookie?

    Sugar cookies are typically sweeter than shortbread cookies, which are have a lighter, buttery texture. 

    How do you know when shortbread cookies are done?

    The cookies will have a slight golden brown color. If the cookies are brown or black, that means the cookies have been baked for too long. 

     vegan shortbread cookies piled on a cooling rack

    More Vegan Cookies

    If you love these shortbread cookies, be sure to check out all my vegan dessert recipes. Some of my favorite vegan cookies are:

    • Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Vegan Oatmeal Cookies
    • Vegan Chocolate Cookies

    If you're here planning your holiday menu, don't miss our new Vegan Christmas and Vegan Thanksgiving cookbooks. They're packed with all my favorite holiday-worthy recipes for a plant-based feast.

    Recipe

    Vegan Shortbread Cookies

    These vegan shortbread cookies are light and buttery and make for great gifts! They only take 3 ingredients and are done in a jiffy!
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert, Snacks
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: cookie recipe, Delicious Everyday, how to make vegan shortbread cookies, shortbread cookie recipe, shortbread cookies, shortbread recipe, vegan cookie recipe, vegan shortbread cookies
    Servings: 12 cookies
    Calories: 78kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup vegan butter
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar
    • ¾ cup all purpose flour
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, whisk sugar and butter together. Then add flour. With your hands, form a soft dough.
    • Leave dough in bowl and let it chill for 20 minutes.
    • Preheat the oven on 375F (190C). Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper. Form 12 balls with the dough and place on tray. Use a fork to press the balls flat.
    • Bake in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes, or until pale golden brown.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool down on the tray.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 39mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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