The Best Fresh Milled Healthy Christmas Sugar Cookies

If you’ve ever felt the tug of nostalgia during the holidays, nothing quite wraps you in that cozy feeling like a batch of homemade sugar cookies fresh from the oven. This sugar cookie recipe swaps out the usual suspects—refined sugar and store-bought flour—for something a bit kinder to your body and soul: freshly milled flour and natural sweetener. I discovered how these little tweaks not only bring out a richer flavor but also create a delightful texture that’s both tender and satisfying. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just enjoy the occasional holiday treat, these cut-out sugar cookies offers a sweet adventure that’s a bit more wholesome and totally delicious.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Christmas Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings cookies

Calories 132kcal

Ingredients

Cookie Dough:

1 cup fresh milled soft white wheat flour finely milled (115 grams)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter softened (58 grams)
1/4 cup maple syrup 78 grams
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Frosting:

1 cup powdered sugar 100 grams
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Cream butter and maple syrup until fluffy.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla and combine.
Add dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined, do not over mix.
Place the cookie dough onto a piece of parchment or plastic wrap, flatten into a disk and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and remove the dough from fridge to soften slightly.
Roll out onto floured surface to 1/4" thick and cut into desired shapes.
Bake for 8 minutes or until slightly golden brown on the edges, don't over cook!
Prepare frosting by mixing all ingredients until frosting or glaze forms.
Decorate cooled cookies as desired.

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