Gluten-Free Vegan Shortbread Cookies

Rating: 3.88 stars
8 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 0

A very nice vegan cookie that you would not know is not made with real butter. I didn't know if this would work with the changes I made, but they turned out very good. They didn't fall apart or crumble; they held their shape very nicely.

By manella

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Recipe Summary

prep:
15 mins
cook:
15 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
60
Yield:
60 small cookies
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

60
Original recipe yields 60 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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  • Beat margarine and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add flour, cornstarch, and salt; mix by hand until dough comes together in a ball.

  • Place dough on a flat work surface and roll out to a 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies on a baking sheet.

  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

You can use a stand mixer to form the dough into a ball.

Feel free to add sprinkles after cutting the dough into shapes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
93 calories; protein 0.7g 1% DV; carbohydrates 8.9g 3% DV; fat 6.2g 10% DV; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 62.2mg 3% DV. Full Nutrition
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Buckwheat Queen
Rating: 5 stars
05/18/2018
These awesome cookies couldn’t be any easier! I formed the dough into a log shape and refrigerated it while the oven preheated. I then just cut rounds instead of rolling it out and using cookie cutters. They didn’t change shape or spread out at all. They have a true shortbread texture- with a bit of crispness to them. They are perfect for dunking in your tea because they don’t fall apart. Thank you, Manella, for another great recipe. Read More
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Itheroman@aol.com
Rating: 2 stars
12/22/2019
They taste good (i had to add a little vanilla) but they just fall apart. Read More
8 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 0
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Buckwheat Queen
Rating: 5 stars
05/18/2018
These awesome cookies couldn’t be any easier! I formed the dough into a log shape and refrigerated it while the oven preheated. I then just cut rounds instead of rolling it out and using cookie cutters. They didn’t change shape or spread out at all. They have a true shortbread texture- with a bit of crispness to them. They are perfect for dunking in your tea because they don’t fall apart. Thank you, Manella, for another great recipe. Read More
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GorillaMan
Rating: 5 stars
07/27/2019
People love the texture and the not too sugary taste Read More
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Itheroman@aol.com
Rating: 2 stars
12/21/2019
They taste good (i had to add a little vanilla) but they just fall apart. Read More
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Terry Lee
Rating: 2 stars
12/14/2018
I made these exactly as directed including the margarine brand. As another reviewer suggested I rolled the dough into 2 logs chilled it and cut into rounds with sugar crystals on top for added flavor. They look nice and have a good texture but they taste awful. I WANTED to like them because I was taking them to a party but now I really can't. I wonder if it's the flour blend or the vegan margarine? Perhaps more sugar or some vanilla would help....? Read More
Jodi&Stef
Rating: 4 stars
12/11/2018
Fantastic! Read More
Dianne Thompson
Rating: 3 stars
05/09/2018
Thanks for an easy to make cookie that will offer something for those restricted from most choices at the reception's dessert buffet. I made these per the recipe but rolled them for a 'slice and bake' version. I sprinkled some sugar sprinkles on the top for some visual interest and appreciated that they did not flatten during baking. They have the initial texture of a standard shortbread cookie but dissolve a bit too easily on the tongue (probably because of the Gluten-Free blend). Pairing them with coffee or tea is a great idea! I will likely make these again but will add some lemon zest to the batter I think. Read More
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manella
Rating: 5 stars
07/14/2019
I am the submitter of this recipe. I have found that Natrel makes a lactose free butter that works very well in this recipe. Read More
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