One Dough, Three Holiday Cookies (Vegan Sugar Cookie Edition)

 



🎄 One Dough, Three Holiday Cookies (Vegan Sugar Cookie Edition)

Total Time: 25 minutes
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 10–12 min
Serves: About 18–20 cookies

                                                        Intro

The holidays already come with enough chaos—school parties, last-minute shopping, and somebody always needing something right now. So when it comes to baking, I’m all about one dough pulling triple duty.

This vegan sugar cookie dough is soft, chewy, and reliable (just like us, okay?). From it, we’re making three holiday cookie vibes: cinnamon sugar cozy, chocolate-dipped fancy, and citrus-glazed fresh. No chilling. No drama. Just cookies that make it look like you had your life together. ✨

🛒 Base Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough (Use for All Variations)

Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Base Dough Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, cream together vegan butter, cane sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Add plant milk and vanilla; mix until smooth.

  4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.

  5. Scoop dough into 1½-tablespoon balls and place on prepared baking sheet.

  6. Slightly flatten each ball with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.

  7. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look soft.

  8. Cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a rack.

➡️ From here, choose your holiday adventure ⬇️

🎁 Holiday Cookie Variations

🎄 1. Cinnamon Sugar Snickerdoodle-Style Cookies

Extra Ingredients:

How to Make It:

  • Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.

  • Roll each dough ball in cinnamon sugar before baking.

  • Bake as directed.

Mom Tip 🧠:
A tiny pinch of nutmeg adds depth—but keep that between us.

Why I Love It 🥰:
Warm, nostalgic, and smells like somebody’s childhood holidays.

🍫 2. Chocolate-Dipped Holiday Sugar Cookies

Extra Ingredients:

How to Make It:

  • Bake cookies and let cool completely.

  • Melt chocolate (microwave in 20-second bursts or stovetop).

  • Dip half of each cookie into chocolate.

  • Place on parchment to set (or refrigerate 10 minutes).

Optional Toppings:
Crushed candy canes, holiday sprinkles, or chopped nuts.

Mom Tip 🧠:
Let the kids decorate the tops—minimal mess, maximum joy.

Why I Love It 🥰:
Instantly turns a simple cookie into a “who made these?” moment.

🍋 3. Citrus Glazed Holiday Sugar Cookies

Extra Ingredients:

How to Make It:

  • Mix citrus zest directly into the dough before baking.

  • Bake and cool cookies completely.

  • Whisk powdered sugar with citrus juice until smooth.

  • Drizzle glaze over cookies and let set.

Mom Tip 🧠:
Add juice slowly—glaze thickens fast and will test your patience.

Why I Love It 🥰:
Light, fresh, and perfect when you’re tired of heavy holiday sweets.

🎄 Final Mom Note

This is holiday baking the VLM way: one dough, multiple wins, and nobody stressed out in the kitchen. Whether you’re baking for school, family, or just yourself after bedtime—these cookies show up every time.


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