Just Like Granny B's Sugar Cookies

[lizbelden]

I just made this recipe for the second time.  The first time, I added 2/3 cup sugar, and took a scant teaspoon of dough, rolled it into a ball, then flattened them on a greased cookie sheet.  I then sprinkled them with cinnamon sugar & baked them for 13-14 min. until they were golden & a bir crunchy.  YUM!

Just now, I made them the same, except I grated some fresh ginger (about 1 1/2 tsp., I'd guess), and after rolling them into small balls, I rolled them in raw sugar, then flattened them & baked them for 16 minutes to make ginger snaps.  The dough was so good I almost didn't bake them.

GREAT cookies.  Thanks SO much!

[faunablues]

I made these again this year, and they're just as good (but still hard to roll out and such). What I like about this recipe is that there's a higher proportion of sugar to flour, providing a more genuinely sugar cookie type cookie. Other recipes (like JOVB) are easier to roll out and shape, but they don't taste quite as good. I'm almost sorry I frosted most of these, because the unfrosted ones actually taste much better.

These would definitely be easy to handle for plain circular cookies, but it's still possible to do shapes (just be careful).

And once again, I subbed applesauce for the tofu (1 Tbsp applesauce per Tbsp tofu). However, I tried to double the recipe, and doubled every part except the baking powder by accident - but they turned out just the same and just as good!

[madamepotus]

These were FABULOUS!!! I have missed sugar cookies since going vegan, and with the holidays arriving, I was so excited to find this gem of a recipe! I did have to add an extra 1/4 cup of flour, and I floured the work surface on which I rolled out the cookies, but they were soooo good! Mine baked for closer to 15 minutes, but they weren't overly crispy. Even the hubby couldn't believe how good they were without milk/eggs/butter! Thanks for the awesome recipe! You have made my day!

[Krisa731]

I made a batch of these for my 6 non-vegan roomies at school, and they couldn't tell the difference from regular cookies! I ended up adding about 1/4 extra cup of sugar, and an extra teaspoon of vanilla extract as well. I can't wait to make them again for the holidays. Thanks for a great recipe!

[Shanista]

This is a great recipe.  My husband loved them, even though I subbed quite a bit.
I used Crisco instead of margarine, and Splenda instead of sugar.  I used Tofutti cream cheese instead of tofu.
They came out at twelve minutes.
They probably would have been even more wonderful had I not subbed, but oh well.

[lubimiller]

I really love these cookies!  I had to bake them for 15 minutes and the first batch stuck to the pan so the next batch I used cooking spray.  love them!!

[VegSpinz]

Great recipe- I added 1/2 cup of flour to make mine more workable, and sprinkled colored sugar on the tops.  They were perfectly sweet.

[Lauuren]

This recipe worked great once I added extra flour, as others did.  I also tried subbing cream cheese for the silken tofu, which works as well and we liked the taste.  These were perfect made into snickerdoodles, but I haven't tried rolling and cutting the dough yet.  Man, we hadn't had sugar cookies in so long - and these were awesome.

[EnviroAli]

My mom and I always used to make a few types of Christmas cookies together, but, since becoming vegan, the tradition has sadly ended. This year I resolved to make our beloved cookie types in vegan form. Unfortunately the holiday crept up on me and I didn't have the time. Tonight I got a hankering to make cookies at midnight, so I decided to employ this recipe in making one of our beloved cookies. A first attempt. Having never worked with silken tofu, I was a bit wary. Regardless of any former fear, I can honestly say: they taste exactly as I remember our cookies!!

To make them true to our tradition, I topped them with a simple and delicious icing: powdered sugar, water, and one drop of green food coloring (just add enough sugar to make the mixture thick enough to not run off the cookies). And sprinkles!

I'm so happy with this recipe. I'm constantly trying out recipes that I hope my family will like, or at least not make faces at, and this is going to be one of them! I bet it would make a great base for chocolate chip cookies as well. My new basic cookie!   
 

[jennheart]

my husband and i love these! I had some silken tofu in the fridge but i went bad and i had no applesauce. but i did have a can of pumpkin laying around. So i substituted the silken tofu for the pumpkin and i must say they came out pretty good. i also used almost a half tsp of ginger. it kinda defeats the purpose of sugar cookies but none the less delicious!     

[wheres_the_beets?]

i just finished making these and they turned out great.  my first attempt at making vegan sugar cookies.  thumbs up for a wonderful (simple!) recipe!   

i like that they don't require powdered egg replacer.  i never buy the stuff because it's too pricey and i would only use it maybe four or five before the expiration date!

oh yeah... i made these to take into work tomorrow for my non-vegan co-workers as a surprise way to "tell" them that i'm pregnant. 

[Amber411]

Delish two thumbs up. No one could even tell they were vegan. And I had a hard crowd to please too!

[EmbraceLife]

yay! i like the idea of tofu in cookies and these were really tasty with chocolate frosting.

[underSARAH]

First vegan sugar cookies! I followed the recipe how it says, but sectioned it off into 3 balls, and dyed each (red, yellow, blue). Then i stuck them in the freezer for like 10 minutes to firm it up a bit, rolled it all together and made tri-colored cookies.
Very good! Totally impressed a band thats afraid of vegan food! The devoured a tray of them

[headxxxbanger]

I am probably the only one who had trouble with these cookies.

Silly me, was out of Mori Nu Tofu, so I substituted with a smashed banana. The cookie dough turned out super buttery and not-okay-looking. After adding more flour the dough started to appear acceptable but the sugar cookie taste was no longer evident and I ended up tossing this creation. =/

Take that as a lesson learned, do not substitute Mori Nu Tofu for a whole smashed banana lol XD