Gluten-Free, Vegan Iced Sugar Cookies!

This was a BIG win for me! I have never even had a sugar cookie that was gluten-free or vegan that I really liked, but after quite a few fails and near-misses, I think I finally nailed this one. They were a huge hit at the office with vegan and non-vegan eaters alike. Hope you enjoy!

Gluten-Free, Vegan Sugar Cookies

1/2 c Earth Balance Margarine
1/4 c Vegan Cream Cheese
1/2 c agave nectar
1/2 c organic sugar
2 T flax meal (soaked for 10 min in 6T water)
2 t vanilla
1 c coconut flour
2 c Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose flour
2 t baking powder
1/2 t salt

Blend all wet ingredients in mixer. Add dry and blend well. Roll into cylinder shape, wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate at least one hour or even over-night. Preheat oven to 400. Slice dough into 1/4 inch slices and place on parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for ten minutes. Cool on wire racks. Ice!

Icing

1/2c Earth Balance Margarine
2T Karo light syrup
1 t vanilla
1 t butter flavoring
1/4 c vanilla almond (rice, coconut or soy) milk
1 lb powdered sugar (1 box)

Place wet ingredients into blender and pulse until creamy. Add powdered sugar by thirds. Spread on cooled cookies.