Sugar Cookie

Sugar Cookie
45 min.
40
37kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of homemade desserts with our scrumptious Sugar Cookie recipe! Perfectly sweet and irresistibly soft, these cookies are a classic treat that will bring joy to any gathering. With just 45 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch of 40 delicious cookies that are sure to impress your family and friends.

What makes these sugar cookies truly special is their light and fluffy texture, achieved by a perfect blend of cake flour and whole-wheat flour. The addition of unsalted butter and a hint of vanilla extract elevates the flavor, making each bite a heavenly experience. Plus, with only 37 calories per cookie, you can enjoy these treats without the guilt!

Whether you're hosting a party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving something sweet, these sugar cookies are the ideal dessert. They are easy to customize, allowing you to add your favorite sprinkles or icing for an extra touch of fun. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a batch of cookies that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

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