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Vegan Shortbread Cookies

Recipe by Liv B

Super easy vegan shortbread cookies that are perfect with coffee or tea and make a great treat for Santa on Christmas Eve. Made with vegan butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, cornstarch, and flour, these buttery cookies stay tender after cooling.

EasyAmericanServes 6

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Source Video
7m
Prep
23m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
40m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$5.40
Per serving:$0.90

Critical Success Points

  • Creaming the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mixing until a smooth dough forms without over‑mixing.
  • Baking just until set; avoid over‑browning.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot baking sheet with oven mitts.
  • Do not over‑heat the butter in the mixer; stop if it starts to melt excessively.

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