Here is a great sugar cookie that uses some whole wheat flour to make it a little better for you. This dough works best with large cookie cutters. We used spring shapes like flowers and butterflies!
Sift together and set aside:
- 1 cup unbleached white flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Cream until softened (using mixer):
- 2/3 cup butter or margarine
- 1 tsp vanilla
Add gradually, creaming until fluffy after each addition:
- 3/4 cup sugar
Add in halves, beating thoroughly after each addition:
- 1 egg, well beaten
Gradually stir in dry ingredients and blend well. Chill thoroughly in refrigerator. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
Roll dough 1/8 in. thick on lightly floured surface. Cut dough with a large, floured cookie cutter. Sprinkle tops of cookies with colored sugar.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove immediately from pan. Place on rack to cool.
