Easy Christmas Cookies
These incredibly Easy Vegan Christmas Cookies are surprisingly delicious and a real time-saver during the Christmas rush. Have fun decorating them or leave them plain. In any case, share them with your friends and family.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose or wholemeal flour
- 1 cup (30g) cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (90g) light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup 60g) cold water
- 1/4 cup (60g) sunflower oil (or any other vegetable oil)
- 1 tsp baking powder
For the icing
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) degrees.
- In a bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a different bowl, add the water and oil. Pour in the sugar and whisk until it dissolves.
- Pour the liquid into the dry ingredients and work to form a smooth dough.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch (6mm) thick.6. Cut out the cookies and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12 minutes and allow to cool down completely before removing to wire racks.
- When you’re ready to decorate, make the icing: Mix the lemon juice and oat milk with the confectioners' sugar. The icing should be thick but pourable and should hold its shape.
- Transfer the icing to a decorating pen (or a piping bag with a fine nozzle) and decorate the cookies as you like.
- Leave the cookies to dry flat for at least 2 hours before storing in an airtight container.