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Vegan Matcha Sugar Cookies

Vegan matcha sugar cookies. These simple sugar cookies are perfectly soft and sweet with a hint of matcha. They hold their shape and are perfect for decorating. Make them for Christmas, Valentine's Day or any occasion!
Course Dessert
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons oat milk, plain and unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose white flour, spoon and leveled
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4-1 teaspoon matcha (see notes)

Icing

  • 3/4 cup icing sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon oat milk, plain and unsweetened
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium-large bowl, add the vegan butter and granulated sugar. You can use a stand-mixer or hand mixer if preferred. Cream together, then stir in the oat milk and vanilla extract.
  • In a different bowl, add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and matcha. Stir to combine.
  • Transfer the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine. Use your hands if needed. The dough will be dry, but it should hold together when pressed. Place a large piece of parchment paper on a clean surface and add a small amount of flour. Place the cookie dough on the parchment paper and roll out the dough to approximately ¼ inch thick. Cover and transfer the dough to the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
  • When you’re ready to bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the cookies from the refrigerator while the oven preheats.
  • Cut the dough into your desired shape. You should get about 24 cookies, depending on the size of your cookie cutter. Gently place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350°F. Let them cool completely before decorating them with icing.
  • To prepare the icing: Whisk the icing sugar, oat milk and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
  • Decorate the cookies as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Looking for a classic sugar cookie recipe? You can easily skip the matcha!
You can use your favorite matcha. I do recommend using ceremonial matcha if possible as it will give you the best color. Use 3/4 teaspoon of matcha for a lighter color and flavor. Try 1 teaspoon if you want a brighter color and a slightly stronger matcha flavor.
Don't have oat milk? You can use your favorite plant-based milk. Ideally, use plain and unsweetened plant-based milk to avoid affecting the flavor and sweetness of the cookies.
Measure the flour using the spoon and level method. Don’t scoop the measuring cup directly into the flour or you will end up using too much flour. Instead, scoop the flour with a spoon and transfer it to a measuring cup. Level the top with the back of a butter knife.
I use Becel vegan for my vegan butter. This vegan butter is always soft. If yours is hard, let it soften at room temperature before using.