Knightly Show #8 | Week of 11/09/20 | Sweet and Scary (Sugar Cookies, Movie Review, Crime Kooks)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water is a cost-effective option.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

In a mixing bowl, cream together 2 cups of softened butter and 2 cups of sugar (brown sugar or regular) until smooth.

Add 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of almond extract (optional) to the mixture and mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine 4 teaspoons of baking powder with 6 cups of flour.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing a little at a time to combine.

Divide the dough into workable batches and roll out on a floured surface, then cut into desired shapes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the cookies for 6-8 minutes until they are firm enough to transfer to a cooling rack.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack.

For the frosting, beat 2 cups of shortening in a mixing bowl until smooth.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and mix.

Gradually add 8 cups of powdered sugar one cup at a time until combined.

Add 1/8 cup of heavy cream and mix until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreading consistency.

If desired, add blue food coloring to the frosting and mix until evenly colored.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens