Sugar Cookies Simple, traditional, and oh-so-good! Serves 12
Time 40 min.
Ingredients
Directions
½ cup organic sugar ¾ cup refined coconut oil, solid but not cold 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp kosher salt 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting ½ tsp baking powder 5 tbsp unsweetened non-dairy milk 3 cups organic powdered sugar ¼ tsp vanilla extract 4 tbsp water Food coloring and sprinkles for decorating (optional)
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine organic sugar and coconut oil with an electric hand mixer until fluffy. 3. Add the vanilla and salt, stir with a rubber spatula to combine. 4. Sift the flour and baking powder into a separate medium bowl. 5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the coconut oil mixture and combine. 6. Add the milk to form a crumbly dough. Knead into a ball. 7. Roll the dough to about ¼-inch thick and form cookies. 8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until slightly golden around the edges. 9. While baking, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and some water to a large bowl. Whisk until smooth, adding more water as needed. 10. Transfer half of the icing to another bowl and add gel food coloring to one (optional). 11. Immediately transfer the icing to piping bags, or cover with plastic wrap. Do not leave the icing uncovered. 12. Decorate the cookies with the royal icing and sprinkles. Let dry completely, at least 3-4 hours or overnight.
Submitted by Brielle Parse
Pg. 34
