Simple Sugar Cookies

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 🙂

Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by~