Sugar Cookies: The easygoing recipe to bake your favourite cookies!

Sugar cookies are the OG sweet treat we all know and love. Made with sugar, flour, butter, eggs, and a touch of vanilla extract, they’re little bites of heaven. They’ve got a slightly crisp texture and can be dressed up with icing, sprinkles, or any other topping your heart desires.

When it comes to taste, sugar cookies are classic, sweet, and perfect for a snack or dessert. They’re also a staple in baking projects, like making cut-out cookies for holidays and special events.

Sugar Cookies can be high in calories and sugar, and low in other essential nutrients. They also contain refined flour which does not provide much nutritional value. Consuming them in moderation and balancing them with other healthy foods is recommended.

Sugar Cookies Recipe!

The nutritional value of sugar cookies can vary depending on the recipe and ingredients used. However, a typical recipe for sugar cookies may include the following ingredients and their nutritional values per serving (1 cookie, approximately 20g):

• 98 calories
• 5g of fat
• 1g of saturated fat
• 12g of carbohydrates
• 7g of sugar
• 1g of protein
• Trace amounts of fibre, vitamin A, calcium and iron

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
7. Use cookie cutters to cut out the desired shapes, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

This recipe may be adjusted as per your preference, and you can use different ingredients, like whole wheat flour, jaggery and so on for a healthier version.

However, we are also attaching the recipe for a slightly healthier version, Sugar-free Sugar Cookies, in case you are averse to using sugar,

Sugar Cookies Recipe – Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar substitute (such as erythritol or stevia)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar substitute until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
7. Use cookie cutters to cut out the desired shapes, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Note: Sugar substitutes may have a slight aftertaste, so it’s best to use the one that you are accustomed to. Also, these sugar-free cookies may have a slightly different texture and taste than regular sugar cookies.