How to Make Delicious Vegan Shortbread Biscuits

Shortbread cookies
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Shortbread biscuits are incredibly simple in their flavor and construction but absolutely delicious in the right setting! Normally made with butter to give them a rich and indulgent flavor, this recipe makes them vegan-friendly by using coconut oil as a substitute. Here’s how you can easily make delicious vegan shortbread biscuits that will go down a treat as an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup solid coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix the solid coconut oil and powdered sugar in a bowl until they’re creamy.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and mix them in. Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring until it forms a soft dough.
  3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it’s about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough.
  4. Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are slightly golden.
  5. Let the biscuits cool on a wire rack. Enjoy your vegan shortbreads with a cup of tea or your favorite beverage!