Easy Eggless Sugar Cookies

4.91 from 103 votes

These eggless sugar cookies are soft, tender, and easy to make. With simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and vinegar, they bake up perfectly every time.

Prep Time30

Cook Time10

Cooling Time3

Total Time43

Method: Baking

Course: Cookies

Servings: 20 Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider)
1 teaspoon vanilla/almond extract (combination of both too)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
As needed colored sugar

Instructions

In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vinegar and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt (if using). Incorporate this into the creamed sugar mixture and mix well.
Scoop out a tablespoon of dough for each cookie, roll it into a ball, and flatten into ¼ inch thickness; sprinkle with colored sugar and place 2-inches apart (See My Notes)
Bake in an oven preheated at 350F/180C in a greased pan for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the cookies cool down for 2-3 minutes before removing them from the pan. Store it in air-tight containers once it's cooled completely.

Notes

Dough consistency: If the dough feels sticky or the cookies spread too much, chill it for 30 minutes. Always test bake 2–3 cookies first and adjust if needed.
Flour measurement: Spoon and level the flour for best results. Small changes here can affect the dough texture.
Vinegar: You may notice a slight tang in the dough, but it won’t be there after baking. Both white and apple cider vinegar work well.
Flavor options: Use vanilla, almond, or a mix of both. Skip almond if serving to anyone with nut allergies.
Salt: Optional. If using salted butter, you can skip adding extra salt.

Taste & Texture

These eggless sugar cookies are light, tender, and soft in the center with slightly crisp edges. Butter and vanilla give them a rich flavor, while vinegar helps create a soft texture, making them perfect for decorating.

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