Sugar cookies - it's a Christmas baking staple. I have always wanted to bake eggless sugar cookies. It has been in my "to-bake" list for years now.
Eggless Sugar Cookies Recipe |
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Makes |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Mins | 10 Mins | 20 Cookies |
| Author | Category | Method |
| Madhuram | Cookies | Baking |
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- as needed, colored sugar
- 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 and baking soda. 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 1/4 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.
- I felt the batter was a bit loose...not quite stiff. So decided to put it in the fridge for a while. Otherwise, the cookies would spread too much. This was not mentioned in the original recipe, but I did it because the dough consistency did not feel right. Initially, I stored the dough in the fridge for a while (20 mins maybe) and then rolled, flattened, and sprinkled the sugar. By the time I started rolling and flattening, I felt it was becoming sticky again. So put the cookie sheet in the fridge again for another 10 minutes to harden up a little. The cookies spread out perfectly and beautifully.
- I was also skeptical about vinegar in the recipe and wondered how it would taste. When I tasted the dough, I noticed a hint of sourness, but I couldn't taste it in the cookies. So trust me, go ahead and bake these cookies.
- Like many other readers, I too doubted if it would turn out right, and boy I was in for a big surprise! These egg-free sugar cookies turned out absolutely gorgeous and delicious. Not too sweet, not too crispy, or chewy...just the perfect texture. The only change I made was to use a little extra vanilla extract then mentioned in the original recipe, which gave the cookies a very good flavor and aroma.
A couple of months back when I was browsing my favorite recipe website I was excited to find a sugar cookie recipe without eggs. I bookmarked it dutifully to bake it a little ahead of the Winter Holidays to test bake and sort of completely forgot about it.
Then one day my kids insisted that they wanted to bake with me and I couldn't find any fun recipe other than this eggless sugar cookie recipe. Once I told them the idea that they get to decorate it with colored sprinkles they jumped in joy.
So here on-wards when it's Christmastime and you don't have to wonder how to make sugar cookies without eggs because here is your solution. Tried and tasted tested by children as well as adults, a very easy-to-bake no egg sugar cookies.
I made these today but I halved the dough and died half red then rolled them both out and laid them on top of each other, rolled that up into a log, rolled that in sprinkles and they look AWESOME! It was really “wet” dough so lots of little stints in the frdige between steps but otherwise super happy
That’s awesome, Dani.
Can you use this recipe for cutting out shapes?
I haven’t tried out for cutting into shapes. You can probably try it or try this gluten-free cut out cookie recipe instead. You can substitute plain all-purpose flour instead of gluten-free flour.
The recipe calls for white vinegar but you said you use apple cider vinegar. Which one is better?
Actually I have used both type of vinegars for this recipe and haven’t noticed any considerable difference unlike cake/cupcake recipes for which I strongly recommend using apple cider vinegar.
These came out so so good. And so fast to make. I skipped the colored sugar and added a handful of chopped hazelnuts. And no eggs! Unbelievable!
Thank you very much for the feedback, Kathy. Add hazelnuts is a cool idea.
Can I use distilled White vinegar???
Yes, you can. I generally prefer apple cider vinegar because I feel it doesn’t have an after taste.
This is an amazing sugar cookie recipe with no eggs. I will probably start using this instead of my regular recipe! This was also so easy!! Cookies were super yummy and hit the spot for my sugar cookie craving.
I chilled the dough for a bit and was able to roll it and use cookie cutters :).
Thank you!
Thank you very much for the feedback, Kiran.
OMG I made the sugar cookies without egg recipe and they was delicious I highly recommend this recipe thanks guys for making it possible to bake such wonderful delicious cookies
You’re very welcome, Maria.
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I was skeptical about how these would taste and look, but they were VERY tasty, good texture and looked great. Thank you a thousand times! for providing such a wonderful recipe to help my 6 year old great-granddaughter, who is extremely allergic to eggs, enjoy her favorite cookie again!
You’re very welcome, Kristen.
Thank you for this! Love finding egg free recipes that actually taste great for my egg-allergic kid.
You’re welcome, Lynsey.
Can i leave out the vinegar for these cookies or will it not taste right?
Vinegar is the egg substitute in the recipe which makes the cookies a bit lighter. I’m not sure how it will turn out without the vinegar.
How long did they stay fresh for? I want to make them for a class party, but I have never made eggless
Cookies before so want to make sure they come out okay.
Sorry, CookieMom. I’m unable to recollect that. I usually have some for us and give away the rest.
My 9 year old wanted to help and ended up doing everything! Some things werent even measured exact (vanilla ended up being 2TBS) I had him add in 1/4 C peanut butter and 1/2 tsp baking soda. Let me just say, these cookies melt in your mouth literally! They do crumble a lot but the taste makes up for it. We also didn’t roll them but spoon dropped them and lightly sprinkled with sugar. Delicious! My son says hes the baker now.
That’s wonderful, Natasha.
Can this recipe be rolled and cut with cookie cutters, or is it too soft?
I think it’s a bit soft. Don’t remember it exactly now.
I made this, after keeping for more time in fridge too , cookies didn’t hold the shape. Flattened out straight and not at all looking as what i wanted. I have made only few from the dough to test it out. Is there any other way to fix this?
That’s surprising! I haven’t had any issues with this recipe. Try adding some more flour.
Can I bake it with almond flour
I’m not sure how it will turn out, Celery. Being a cookie recipe and it doesn’t have to rise as much as cakes/muffins, I think it should be fine though.
i loved it sooooooooooo so much i even gave some to my neighbor. i was running out of eggs. It tasted amazing. it crumbled a little but it was fine.
Thanks, Christiba.
Thanks so much for posting this recipe. It turned out awesome. We have an egg allergy always looking for a great egg free recipe.
You’re very welcome, Candy.
Made this for the crust of a fruit pizza since I have a girl allergic to eggs in my class room. It was a hit!!
Thanks, Barb. That’s an awesome idea. I can’t wait to try it.
My Grandson is highly allergic to eggs so this recipe is a real hit and something kids can make easily with you. Thank you.
You’re welcome, Karen.
I did not get the vinegar taste in mine at all.
That’s great to know, Janice.
I have to be honest I was skeptical lol. But I made them anyway and wow! These are AMAZING! Thank you for this recipe.
You’re very welcome, Cherokee.
I was going to make these for my daughters class using the GF recipe so I can use heart shape cookie cutters for her valentine’s party. My question is can I use vinegar instead of the egg replacer. Thanks
I think it should work, Sara. I’m unable to tell without trying it myself.
These were absolutely the tastiest cookies I have ever made. I made them for Christmas, as my son has dairy and egg allergies and honestly they were so delicious I couldn’t stop eating them. I will definitely make them again for myself, and I don’t have allergies!! I also added the extra bit of vanilla. Best recipe I have found!!!
Thank you very much, Julie. You made my day with your lovely comment.
Amazing!! These are amazing! Finally a recipe my daughter can make, decorate, and enjoy eating!! THANK YOU! 🙂
You’re very welcome, Dana.