Kids baking Vegan Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups Spelt Flour (sifted)
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into cubes)
• 1/2 cup Coconut Sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (white)
• 1 Egg (large, room temperature)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure)
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder (unsweetened, for chocolate‑colored dough (optional))
• Assorted Gel Food Coloring (red, blue, yellow, purple, pink – a few drops per portion)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (177°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the dough.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cocoa powder (if using), and salt until fully combined.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cream Butter and Sugars

   Using the electric mixer on medium speed, beat the softened butter, coconut sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add Egg and Vanilla

   Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter‑sugar mixture and beat until just incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients

   Gradually add the dry‑ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms.

   Time: PT5M

6. Divide and Color Dough

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into five equal portions. Place each portion in a separate small bowl and add a few drops of gel food coloring (red, blue, yellow, purple, pink). Knead each portion until the color is uniform.

   Time: PT10M

7. Roll Out Dough

   Lightly flour the work surface and roll each colored dough portion to about 1/4‑inch thickness. Keep the dough covered with a clean towel to prevent drying out.

   Time: PT10M

8. Cut Shapes

   Press your favorite cookie cutters into the rolled dough and gently lift the shapes onto a parchment‑lined baking sheet. Gather scraps, re‑roll, and cut more cookies as needed.

   Time: PT10M

9. Bake Cookies

   Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the tops are lightly golden.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 350°F

10. Cool and Serve

    Remove the cookies from the oven, let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before decorating or serving.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

1g

Carbohydrates

15g

Fat

6g

Fiber

1g