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Home » Vegan Desserts » Vegan Shortbread Cookies

Vegan Shortbread Cookies

Published: Jul 27, 2020 · Updated: Jul 27, 2020 · 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!

FAQs

a stack of dairy free vegan shortbread cookies

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

And don’t forget to grab a copy of my free vegan cheat sheet too! It’s packed with my favorite easy substitutions to help you make just about any recipe vegan!

Recipe

vegan shortbread cookies

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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Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: vegan
Keyword: cookie recipe, how to make vegan shortbread cookies, shortbread cookie recipe, shortbread cookies, shortbread recipe, vegan cookie recipe, vegan shortbread cookies
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Delicious Everyday
12 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup vegan butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3/4 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: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
Planning a Vegan Christmas?Check out the new Vegan Christmas Cookbook. It’s packed with tried and true holiday recipes.

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