Sugar Cookies

Vegetarian
Sugar Cookies
45 min.
36
85kcal

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There's something truly magical about the aroma of freshly baked sugar cookies wafting through your kitchen. These delightful treats are not only a classic dessert but also a canvas for your creativity! Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a festive gathering, a cozy family night, or simply a sweet indulgence for yourself, these sugar cookies are sure to impress.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 36 scrumptious cookies that are both vegetarian and irresistibly delicious. Each cookie is a mere 85 calories, making them a guilt-free treat to enjoy. The combination of unsalted butter, sugar, and a hint of lemon juice creates a rich, buttery flavor that melts in your mouth, while the vanilla extract adds a warm, inviting aroma.

What’s more, the process of making these cookies is a joy in itself! From mixing the ingredients to rolling out the dough and cutting it into fun shapes, it’s a wonderful way to spend time in the kitchen. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and let’s create some sweet memories with these delightful sugar cookies!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • pinch salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • ounces butter unsalted softened ()
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Put the butter and sugar in a large bowl or 64-ounce Pyrex cup. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs and beat until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the lemon juice and vanilla. Reduce speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture.
  5. Mix until just incorporated.
  6. Divide the dough in half and flatten each portion into a 1-inch-thick disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Heat oven to 350 F.
  8. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick.
  9. Cut into desired shapes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Scraps can be combined and rolled out again.
  10. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories85kcal
Protein5.8%
Fat43.61%
Carbs50.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.59
Glycemic Load
7.73
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.6808695605268%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:85.48kcal
4.27%
Fat:4.16g
6.41%
Saturated Fat:2.52g
15.73%
Carbohydrates:10.87g
3.62%
Net Carbohydrates:10.63g
3.87%
Sugar:4.22g
4.69%
Cholesterol:19.25mg
6.42%
Sodium:17.07mg
0.74%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.23%
100%
Protein:1.25g
2.49%
Selenium:3.77µg
5.38%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.63%
Folate:17.26µg
4.31%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.33%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.03%
Vitamin A:131.3IU
2.63%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.59%
Iron:0.46mg
2.56%
Phosphorus:17.82mg
1.78%
Calcium:10.41mg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes