The Top 5 Holiday Cookies

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

More nutritious option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Natural sweetener.

Place 1 cup (227 grams) softened butter into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

Add 1 and 1/4 cup (285 grams) granulated sugar and beat until creamy and light.

Lower mixer speed and add 2 teaspoons (6 grams) vanilla extract and 1 whole egg; mix until combined.

With mixer on low speed, slowly add 2 and 1/2 cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon (6 grams) fine sea salt, and 1 and 1/4 teaspoon (7 grams) baking powder until a cohesive dough forms.

Roll dough into 2-inch diameter balls and roll each ball in granulated sugar.

Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced 2 and 1/2 to 3 inches apart.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes.

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