Sugar Cookies
If you like sugar cookies with extra flavor, add orange or almond extract to kick these classic cookies up a notch.
Low-calorie
INGREDIENTS | MAKES 20 COOKIES
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup whole-wheat flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons skim milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Mix all liquid ingredients in a medium bowl; add to dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Spray baking sheets with light spray.
Drop cookie dough balls about 2″ apart on baking sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly browned on edges.
PER SERVING Calories: 172 | Fat: 5 g | Protein: 3 g | Sodium: 131 mg | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Fiber: 0.5 g
Make Cut-Outs
Another fun way to make sugar cookies is to roll out the dough on a floured surface and use cookie cutters to make shaped cookies. Use holiday-themed cutters for the holidays, or use alphabet-shaped ones to spell out someone's name or a message.
