Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides 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 less expensive.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener, while cornstarch can be used for dusting.

In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, add 113 grams of room temperature unsalted butter.

Beat the butter for about 30 seconds until smooth if it's firm.

Add 100 grams of granulated white sugar and beat on medium high speed for about a minute until mixed and airy.

Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are mixed.

Add 1 large egg yolk (about 17 grams) and 4 grams of pure vanilla extract, then beat until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 195 grams of all-purpose flour, 6 grams of baking powder, and 1 gram of salt.

Gradually add half of the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly.

Add 30 grams of room temperature milk and mix until combined.

Add the remaining dry ingredients and finish mixing by hand until fully combined.

Cover the dough and refrigerate for about an hour to chill.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it with butter or non-stick spray.

Form the dough into 1.5-inch round balls (about 25 grams each) and space them a couple inches apart on the baking sheet.

Flatten each ball to about 2 inches round using a glass coated in granulated sugar to prevent sticking.

Sprinkle the tops with additional granulated sugar or decorative sugar if desired.

Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through for even baking.

Check the cookies for doneness by looking for puffing and light golden brown edges, then remove from the oven.

Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.

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