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WHOLE WHEAT SUGAR COOKIES

A healthful, affordable recipe.

10-13 minutes
2-1/2 dozen cookies

1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp margarine or butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 fresh large egg
3/4 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp lowfat milk
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Sprinkle:
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon


Preheat oven to 375 F.

1. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream margarine or butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. 

2. Add egg, vanilla, and milk and mix for one minute until smooth. Scrape sides of the bowl.

3. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Add dry ingredients gradually to the creamed mixture; mix on low speed for one minute until well blended. Scrape sides of the bowl.

4. Portion dough by rounded teaspoons onto lightly greased cookie sheets.

5. Combine 2 Tbsp sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon and sprinkle over cookies.

6. Bake for 10-13 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. 

Nutrients per serving: 1 cookie
Calories 76; Saturated Fat 0.6 g; Iron 0.4 mg; Protein 1 g; Cholesterol 8 mg; Calcium 14 mg; Carbohydrate 12 g; Vitamin A 32 RE; Sodium 102 mg; Total Fat 2.6 g; Vitamin C 0 mg; Dietary Fiber 1 g


USDA Food & Nutrition Services - Team Nutrition: Food, Family & Fun