Light Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Light  Sugar Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Adjust oven racks to middle postion, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the flours, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and one cup of the sugar together at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 min.,scraping down the sides as needed. Add the egg and vanilla (and 2 tsp.lemon zest or 1/2 tsp.almond extract) and continue to beat at medium speed until combined, about 30 to 60 seconds. Add flour mixture and beat until combined, about 30 to 60 seconds more.
  4. Place remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a shallow bowl, (with optional lemon zest or almonds.) Working with a level tablespoon of dough each time, roll the dough into balls. (If the dough is too soft refrigerate until firm.) Roll the balls in the sugar and place on baking sheet 2 1/2 inches apart. (12 cookies to a sheet).
  5. Bake cookies, one tray at a time until edges are golden and centers are just set. (Don't overbake.).
  6. Cool cookies onthe baking sheets for 5 minutes and serve warm or transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 205.45 Kcal (860 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.33g 13%
Cholesterol 33.87mg 11%
Sodium 67.69mg 3%
Potassium 77.22mg 2%
Total Carbs 29.45g 10%
Sugars 15.99g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 3%
Protein 2.97g 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 26.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 397.48 Kcal (1664 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.12g 13%
Cholesterol 65.52mg 11%
Sodium 130.96mg 3%
Potassium 149.4mg 2%
Total Carbs 56.98g 10%
Sugars 30.94g 64%
Dietary Fiber 1.52g 3%
Protein 5.74g 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 4%
Calcium 51.4mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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