Egg-Free Sugar Cookie Recipe Menu Verywell Fit Nutrition Weight Management Nutrition Facts Nutrition Basics Diets Meal Plans Meal Delivery Services View All News Fitness and Nutrition What to Buy How We Test Products Fitness Gear Nutrition Products Tools Recipe Nutrition Calculator Weight Loss Calorie Goal BMI Calculator Body Fat Percentage Calculator Calories Burned by Activity Daily Calories Burned Pace Calculator About Us Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Search Cooking and Meal Prep Recipes Egg-Free Sugar Cookies By Jeanette Bradley Jeanette Bradley Jeanette Bradley is a noted food allergy advocate and author of the cookbook, "Food Allergy Kitchen Wizardry: 125 Recipes for People with Allergies" Learn about our editorial process Updated on January 25, 2022 Medically reviewed Verywell Fit articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and nutrition and exercise healthcare professionals. Medical Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Learn more. by Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, CDN Medically reviewed by Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, CDN Kristy is a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist and trained culinary professional. She has worked in a variety of settings, including MSKCC and Rouge Tomate. Learn about our Medical Review Board Print Shana Novak / Getty Images (674 ratings) Total Time: 40 min Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 10 min Servings: 40 (1 cookie per serving) Nutrition Highlights per serving 96 calories 5g fat 12g carbs 1g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 40 (1 cookie per serving) Amount per serving Calories 96 % Daily Value* Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 12mg 4% Sodium 80mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 5g Includes 5g Added Sugars 10% Protein 1g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 32mg 2% Iron 0mg 0% Potassium 15mg 0% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. These sugar cookies are just like Grandma's—with all the love but without the eggs. That way, people who are allergic to eggs can enjoy them too. Egg allergies affect 1% to 2% of children worldwide. This makes egg allergies one of the most common food allergies in children, coming only second after milk allergies. Avoiding eggs and egg products is absolutely necessary for anyone with egg allergies. In cookie recipes, the egg acts as both a leavening and binding agent. If you can't have eggs, you'll need to find an alternative that will hold your cookies together and help them rise. Some recipes call for a special egg substitute, such as Ener-G's Egg Replacer. Other recipes make good use of common ingredients like baking powder. The baking powder in this recipe will help the cookies rise, and the milk will help bring the dough together. This combination results in a delicious cookie using ingredients you probably already have on hand. People with egg allergies will be able to enjoy this classic cookie any time of the year. This egg-free sugar cookie recipe makes the old-fashioned type of cookie that's suitable for rolling and cutting with cookie cutters. Decorate them for holidays, birthdays, or a special everyday treat. Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat oven to 350F. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together at high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat until the ingredients are well-mixed. Use a separate bowl for the dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix this into the wet ingredients until they are well-combined. At first, the dough will appear crumbly. Squeeze the dough together with your hands to make it stick together. It should be somewhat dry. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour before rolling. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until it is about 1/4-inch thick. Cut shapes with cookie cutters. Use a spatula to gently lift the shaped pieces onto a baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned. Allow the cookies to cool for 3-4 minutes on a baking sheet. Then, use a spatula to transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost or decorate the cooled cookies as desired. Variations and Substitutions It's possible to make these cookies dairy-free as well. Swap out the milk for your favorite dairy-free alternative, like rice milk or soy milk and replace the butter with a dairy-free butter substitute. Cooking and Serving Tips To avoid distorting the shape of the cookies when you place them on the baking sheet, place parchment paper on the baking sheet, roll out the dough, and cut it directly on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Then, remove the dough scraps before baking.Decorate your cookies however you like with options like frosting, sprinkles, and sanding sugar. Just make sure they are free of allergens like egg. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! 1 Source Verywell Fit uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Dhanapala P, De Silva C, Doran T, Suphioglu C. Cracking the egg: An insight into egg hypersensitivity. Mol Immunol. 2015;66(2):375-383. doi:10.1016/j.molimm.2015.04.016 By Jeanette Bradley Jeanette Bradley is a noted food allergy advocate and author of the cookbook, "Food Allergy Kitchen Wizardry: 125 Recipes for People with Allergies" See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit Related Articles 10 Creative Juicer Recipes 10 Creative Blender Recipes 8 Creative Ways to Use Protein Powder Sunflower Seed Butter Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits 8 Creative Ways to Eat a Pineapple The Best Self-Rising Flour Substitutes 6 Creative Date Recipes 10 Nutritious Aquafaba Recipes Nutritious Chocolatey Flaxseed Brownie Recipe The Best Protein Bars for Men, According to a Dietitian Egg Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits Low-Carb Flax Meal Pizza Crust Recipe 5 Substitutes for Baking Soda The Best Gluten-Free Bread Mixes, According to a Dietitian Lightened Up Southern Inspired Collards With Cornmeal Dumplings Recipe 10 Healthy Waffle Recipes When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Cookies Settings Reject All Accept All