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Simple Sugar Cookies

December 11, 2013 by lauren.kelly 6 Comments

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These sugar cookies are the perfect treat for when you want something just a little bit healthier than traditional cookies.  Yes, there is a sugar in them ( I mean, they ARE sugar cookies after all) but I used unrefined sugars and coconut oil to make them a bit healthier.  Who says you can’t enjoy an occasional cookie anymore?  Not me.

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Healthier Sugar Cookies

Servings 4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil room temperature, softened
  • 1/3 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup unrefined sugar
  • 1/2 cup unrefined brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Stir flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl.
  2. Beat coconut oil, yogurt, and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat again. Mix in flour mixture until just incorporated. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand on baking sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks. Allow to cool completely before frosting if desired.

You can add whatever toppings you like; frosting, sprinkles, extra sugar, or simply leave them plain.

These are super easy to make and the batter freezes well if you just want to make a few at a time.  I also like to freeze the cookies as well.  I place groups of 3 (for each of my kids) in a freezer safe resealable bag to easily pull out for dessert.  And the added bonus is I am not tempted to eat all of them if they are staring at me from my kitchen counter ๐Ÿ™‚

Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by~

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Comments

  1. Amanda+Paa says

    November 29, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    I can’t wait to try these with coconut oil! Yum. And I bet the texture is great. Happy holiday baking!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      November 29, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      I hope you like them Amanda! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. [email protected]+Crunchy+Creamy+Sweet says

    November 29, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    We love sugar cookies for the holidays! These look great!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      November 29, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks Anna!!

      Reply

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