Drop Sugar Cookies (Amish Church 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 375°F.

In a bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, shortening, whole milk, salt, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, all-purpose flour, and eggs.

Mix until well combined (no need for a mixer, but the creator uses one for convenience).

The dough will be loose, resembling cake batter.

Scoop by teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet, flattening the tops slightly with the scoop.

Sprinkle the tops with sugar.

Bake for about 9 minutes, or until done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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