Using your hands mix all the ingredients together. *See Notes
Use an object with a flat surface to flatten the dough. You can use a rolling pin, but, be very very gentle.
Use cookie cutters to cut out fun holiday shapes.
Place the cutouts on a baking tray and then continue the cookie cutting process until all the dough is used up
Bake in a 325° oven for no more than 14 min.
When the bottom of cookies is browned, remove from the oven. The top will still be under-baked, but, it's ok.
Let them stand at room temperature until they firm up (about 10 min).
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* The dough will have a crumbly texture and that's perfectly ok.. If you find it hard to work with, let the mixture stand for about 5 min at room temperature. Roll it into cookie dough. I like to make 3 small cookie dough balls because it's easier to work smaller dough. You can also freeze the cookie dough balls at this point and bake at a later date- The butter MUST be softened in order to get the trademark flaky texture- The number of cookies yielded will depend on your cookie cutter size- When you cut out the shapes, used a spatula to transfer the cookie from the flat surface to the baking tray. These cookies will break apart easily if you use your fingers- Nutrition information is approximateTips for making these vegan shortbread cookies
Make sure your butter is softened before adding to the flour. This gives the cookies their trademark buttery texture.
If you have don't have cookie cutters, just make small, round balls and place on an oiled baking tray. Press down gently on the ball to flatten them slightly and follow the bake instructions below.
The cookie dough can also be frozen and baked at a later date. Freeze as cookie balls to make your life easier. Thaw the dough on a kitchen countertop before making cookies.
You can also freeze these shortbread cookies after baking them. Be sure to let them cool completely and harden before you freeze them. Use them up within 6 months of freezing them.
If you are freezing the cookies after baking, don't put any icing on them. Only ice them when you are ready to serve them.
To thaw cookies, remove from freezer and line on baking tray. Place tray in a 325° preheated oven for about 5 min or until thawed. Decorate with icing.
Bake the cookies about ¾ of the way. Remove from the oven and keep them in the baking tray for about 10-15 min until they harden. Over-baking them in the oven will make them loose their natural flaky texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 647kcal
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