Sugar Cookie

Sugar Cookie
45 min.
40
37kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of homemade sugar cookies! Perfectly crisp on the edges and soft in the center, these sweet treats are a classic favorite that never goes out of style. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a sweet indulgence, our sugar cookie recipe is sure to bring smiles to everyone's faces.

What makes these sugar cookies so irresistible is their melt-in-your-mouth texture and the hint of sweetness that leaves you wanting more. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this recipe is not only easy to follow but also allows for plenty of creativity—feel free to add colorful sprinkles or drizzle them with icing to make them even more festive!

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 40, making them the perfect treat for parties, gatherings, or a fun family activity. Plus, at approximately 37 calories per cookie, you can enjoy them without any guilt. So gather your loved ones, preheat your oven, and get ready to create delicious memories as you bake these delightful sugar cookies from scratch!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.8 cup cake flour 
  •  egg whites 
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.8 cup pastry flour whole-wheat white
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk flours, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar with a hand mixeruntil light and fluffy; add egg whites and vanilla, and beat until justcombined. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixtureuntil combined. Form dough into a log, wrap tightly in waxed paper and refrigerate at least 3 hours. For plain sugar cookies, heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut dough in half; roll out both halves to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
  3. Cut out 40 cookies using a 2-inch cutter. Coat 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray; place cookies on sheets 1 inch apart and bake until firm, 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories37kcal
Protein8.03%
Fat29.75%
Carbs62.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.73
Glycemic Load
2.85
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.87826088054673%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:36.86kcal
1.84%
Fat:1.24g
1.91%
Saturated Fat:0.73g
4.59%
Carbohydrates:5.84g
1.95%
Net Carbohydrates:5.54g
2.02%
Sugar:2.54g
2.82%
Cholesterol:3.01mg
1%
Sodium:19.53mg
0.85%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.43%
100%
Protein:0.75g
1.51%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.53%
Selenium:2.65µg
3.79%
Fiber:0.3g
1.19%
Phosphorus:11.42mg
1.14%
Source:Epicurious