Vegan Galaxy Star Cookies: Cosmic Sugar Delights

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3.In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken (this is your flax egg).

4.In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 3-4 minutes.

5.Add the flax egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.

6.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Add the plant-based milk to help bring the dough together if it feels too dry.

7.If desired, divide the dough into three portions and tint each with a few drops of purple, blue, and black vegan gel food coloring respectively. Gently fold the colors to create a marbled galaxy effect without fully blending.

8.Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness.

9.Use the star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out star shapes from the dough. Place the stars onto the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.

10.Optionally, sprinkle the tops of the cookies lightly with granulated sugar for extra sparkle before baking.

11.Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden but the centers remain soft.

12.Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately sprinkle edible shimmering glitter over the warm cookies to create a cosmic shimmer effect.

13.Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

14.Once cooled, you may add additional edible glitter or edible pearl dust for enhanced shine if desired.

15.Serve these Vegan Galaxy Star Cookies as a dazzling treat for celestial-themed parties, celebrations, or whenever you want to brighten your treat time with cosmic delights.