Vegan Sugar Cookies with Vegan Buttercream * Nautical Themed Cookies

I often get asked for alternative solutions for treats for people who had special dietary needs. I recently solved the issue a Gluten Free cookie options. But recently I was out to brunch with my girlfriends when one asked if I had a Vegan option for sugar cookies. This was the second time I had been asked about vegan specific desserts.

I know Gluten Free and Vegan desserts are "trendy" right now but it got me thinking. I know several local bakeries around town that have vegan desserts. One of them also does a sugar cookie but it is made with ROYAL frosting which is actually derived from eggs. Personally I still love my fluffy buttercream frosting look, so I scoured the internet and by that I mean Pinterest and found a recipe for the sugar cookies.

Vegan Sugar Cookies 

If you want to recipe from Sarah Bakes HERE it was super easy. I did modify the recipe slightly. Instead of using coconut oil I used Earth Balance, Vegan Soy-Free "Butter" you should be able to find this at any super market. Yes it is more expensive I will admit.

After making the dough, I placed it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes and honestly next time I don't think I will at all. It made the dough a lot tougher to work with and so my forearms got a workout. 

Ok so I rolled them out and used my cute new nautical cookie cutters, the anchor, a sailboat and a starfish. The recipe made exactly 10 of each, so 30 cookies. 

So now I have my cookies and it is a question of how to make the "buttercream" WELL my friends I will tell you! 

Vegan Buttercream Recipe 

1 cup (2 sticks) Earth Balance Vegan Soy-Free "Butter" at room temp. 

4 cups Powdered Sugar 

2 tsp vanilla

1-2 tbsp So Delcious Vanilla Coconut Milk creamer also at room temp.

Place butter in electric mixer and cream the "butter" for about 2 minutes, until it is smooth. 

Add in about 2 cups of the powdered sugar. Add in vanilla. Gradually add in "milk" and alternate with the powdered sugar. 

If the frosting is really stiff continue to add more "milk" until it is soft enough to pipe. 

Add decided food coloring and you are ready to frost! 

Vegan Sugar Cookies

Nautical Themed Vegan Sugar Cookies

Starfish Vegan Sugar Cookies

Sailboats!

AHOY! Anchors away!

Hip-hip- HOORAY for vegan sugar cookies! These cookies are free of nuts, dairy, soy, gluten and eggs! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!  

Thanks for stopping by my blog! 

Just Keep Swimming - Kolton's 4th Birthday

Just keep swimming...swimming... swimming... I love Finding Nemo the movie!!  And this year my little brother Kolton wanted a Nemo themed birthday party. Of course I was inspired by the endless possibilities for an "under the sea" type party fueled by Pinterest. BUT - we let the birthday boy pick and he decided on Nemo, the Turtle and a Starfish shaped cookie cutter as well as swirly, sparkly cake pops - chocolate flavored - DUH big sis.

Here are some pictures from the little man's treats and the party.

Mr. Birthday Boy! 

Nemo, Turtle and Starfish Cookies

More Starfish and Turtle Cookies

Sparkly Swirl Cake Pops

Just Keep Swimming

Chocolate with Vanilla Buttercream Cupcakes 

These cupcake toppers I was able to print directly off the internet. I then cut them out and took a toothpick and some tape and VOILA! Super easy to make and they were FREE. No need to go hunting store to store looking for them now or looking on Etsy and paying for shipping. Don't stress yourself out. GOOGLE IT and ye'shall find.

Nemo Cupcake Toppers

Kolton's had a lot of fun at his birthday and all the kids loved the treats.... even the adults! Thanks for stopping by!