About the Recipe
Who doesn’t love the classic sugar cookie? From the buttery texture to the subtle sweetness, sugar cookies are a timeless treat. But what if you could enjoy them guilt-free? This healthier version of sugar cookies swaps out traditional ingredients for more nutritious options, so you can indulge without compromising your goals.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature (or substitute with 1/2 cup coconut oil + 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce)
3/4 cup coconut sugar (or granulated monk fruit sugar)
1 large egg (or flax egg: 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water, mixed and set for 5 min)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (or a mix of 2 cups almond flour and 1/2 cup oat flour for gluten-free)
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
Preparation
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter (or coconut oil/applesauce) and coconut sugar until creamy. Add the egg (or flax egg) and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
Chill Dough (optional): Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out and cut.
Shape Cookies: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to create your desired shapes.
Bake: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.