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Easy Gluten Free Vegan Sugar Cookies with Maple Icing

Delicious vegan and gluten-free sugar cookies topped with sweet maple icing, perfect for snacks and holidays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
  • 0.5 cup vegan butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 flax egg 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup almond milk unsweetened
Maple Icing
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp maple syrup adjust consistency as needed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tsp plant-based milk optional, to adjust icing consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, cream vegan butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add flax egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with almond milk, until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart, and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
  7. For maple icing, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Adjust consistency if needed.
  8. Drizzle or spread icing over cooled cookies. Allow icing to set before serving.

Notes

Chill dough for 20 minutes for better shape. Store cookies in airtight container for up to 5 days.