Easy & Delicious Cut Out Sugar Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option, while margarine can be more economical.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Stevia provides a sugar-free alternative, while cornstarch can be used to thicken icing.

food coloring

🥗Healthier: natural food dyes

💰Cheaper: none

Natural food dyes can be made from fruits and vegetables.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out.

On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.

Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Once cooled, prepare the icing by mixing powdered sugar with milk and food coloring.

Decorate the cookies with icing and sprinkles as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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