Eggless Sugar Cookies
These eggless sugar cookies are soft, buttery, fluffy, and super easy! This recipe takes only 20 minutes in total. Everything is made in one mixing bowl. These egg free cookies are made with only 4 ingredients! Top them with frosting for a fun and festive birthday treat, holiday dessert, or special occasion cookie!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These eggless sugar cookies are quick and easy to make.
- This recipe is made with only 4 ingredients plus frosting.
- They are soft and buttery. So are these Sugar Cookie Bars!
- This recipe is very simple and straightforward.
- You probably already have all of the ingredients in your kitchen already.
- This recipe is gluten free, egg free, and nut free.
- Check out these Gluten Free Sugar Cookies for another delicious dessert recipe!
Ingredients & Substitutions
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for these eggless sugar cookies. Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients list and instructions.
Use cold butter right from the fridge. This is vital so that the cookies do not spread too much.
Granulated sugar adds the sweetness. I have not tried this recipe using another sugar.
Gluten free flour and all-purpose flour both work well.
Vanilla extract adds a touch of warmth.
Lastly, top with frosting. I love this Vegan Buttercream Frosting!
Taste & Texture
These eggless sugar cookies are buttery and sweet. They taste like classic sugar cookies.
These cookies are soft and fluffy! They do not spread much while baking.
How to Make
Step 1
First, preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
Cut the cold butter into small cubes. Add the cubed butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat until fluffy and creamy.
Step 3
Then, add in the flour and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick dough is formed.
Step 4
Roll the dough into small 1 inch sized balls. If desired, roll the dough balls in more sugar. Place at least 3 inches apart on the prepared baking pan. Press down slightly on the dough balls.
Step 5
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are just barely set around the edges. They may still look gooey and soft in the middle.
Step 6
Lastly, remove the eggless sugar cookies from the oven. Once the cookies are fully cooled, add frosting if desired.
Expert Tips & Tricks
Follow these tips and tricks to make the best eggless sugar cookies.
First, use cold butter. It must be cold straight from the fridge.
Cut the butter into small cubes. This makes it easier to cream together with the sugar.
Use a stand mixer or hand mixer. Do not mix by hand.
Cream the butter and sugar until fully creamy.
The cookie dough will be thick.
Roll the dough balls into equal sizes.
For a little extra sweetness and crunch, roll the dough balls in sugar before baking.
Do not bake too long!
Allow the cookies to fully cool before adding the frosting.
How to Serve & Store
Serve these eggless sugar cookies with frosting or by themselves.
They go well with a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, smoothie, and ice cream!
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vegan milk or applesauce are great substitutes for eggs in sugar cookies. Try these Vegan Sugar Cookies!
Eggs help bind the cookie dough together. Cookies will be very dry and crumbly without eggs.
Yes, sugar cookies typically contain eggs. These sugar cookies without eggs do not!
Yes, this recipe works with all-purpose flour if needed. I am gluten free, so I always use gluten free flour.
Equipment Needed
Hand Mixer: I love this hand mixer for creaming the butter and sugar.
KitchenAid Stand Mixer: For a powerful mixer, use this stand mixer.
USA Pan 3 Piece Cookie Sheet Set: I always use these cookie pans when baking.
Pre-Cut Parchment Paper Sheets: Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Pyrex 3 Glass Mixing Bowls: These are my favorite mixing bowls for baking.
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- Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
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- Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Vegan Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups gluten free flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- frosting, optional
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cut the cold butter into small cubes. Add the cubed butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat until fluffy and creamy.
- Then, add in the flour and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick dough is formed.
- Roll the dough into small 1 inch sized balls. If desired, roll the dough balls in more sugar. Place at least 3 inches apart on the prepared baking pan. Press down slightly on each dough ball.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are just barely set around the edges. They may still look gooey and soft in the middle.
- Finally, remove the pan from the oven. Once the cookies are fully cooled, add frosting if desired.
Notes
- Use cold butter right from the fridge. It must be cold so that these cookies do not spread too much.
- Cut the butter into cubes to help it cream together with the sugar easily.
- Roll the dough balls into equal sizes.
- Rolling the dough balls in sugar will add a slight crunch to the final product.
- Do not over bake! They are meant to be soft.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
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