Holiday Cooking & Baking: Drop Sugar Cookies Recipe | 9th Day of Christmas Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, cream together 2 sticks of butter and 2 cups of white sugar for about 3-4 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and mix.

Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 4.5 cups of sifted all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking soda, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture.

In another bowl, combine 1 cup of whole milk with 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of coconut flavoring, then slowly add to the batter.

Once combined, place the batter in the freezer for 24 hours (or up to 2 weeks).

After freezing, use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the frozen batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 13 minutes.

Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the frosting, cream together 1 stick of softened butter and 1/2 cup of butter flavored shortening.

Gradually beat in 4 cups of powdered sugar, adding 4 tablespoons of milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.

Add 1 teaspoon of coconut extract and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the frosting and mix well.

Frost the cooled cookies and add colored sugars or sprinkles immediately before the frosting sets.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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