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Healthier Sugar Cookies

Easy to make with all healthy ingredients, these Simple Sugar Cookies will be your new family favorite treat! These are completely freezer friendly and kid approved.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: cookie, Dessert, treat
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 70kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup coconut oil room temperature, softened
  • cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup unrefined sugar
  • ½ cup unrefined brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure almond extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Stir flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Notes

To store: Place in airtight container on the counter for up to 2 weeks.
To store in the freezer: Place in an airtight container or a plastic bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg