Heart Healthy
Soft, chewy, and rolled in cinnamon, these “sugar” cookies have far less added sugar than the traditional varieties.
Recipe adapted from Snickerdoodles, courtesy of Sharing Fun Food.
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Snickerdoodles
Soft, chewy, and rolled in cinnamon, these “sugar” cookies have far less added sugar than the traditional varieties.
Recipe adapted from Snickerdoodles, courtesy of Sharing Fun Food.
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Servings:
24
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Serving Size :
1 cookie
Ingredients
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1 cup tub margarine -
stevia sweetener -
1 egg -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract -
2 cups flour -
3/4 teaspoon baking powder -
3/4 teaspoon salt -
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. -
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the margarine, ¼ cup stevia sugar blend, egg, and vanilla until smooth. -
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. -
Using the electric mixer on medium speed, gradually beat the flour mixture into the stevia sugar blend mixture just until moistened but no flour is visible. -
In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 1 tablespoon stevia sugar blend and the cinnamon. -
Using your hands, shape the dough into 1¼-inch balls to make 24 cookies. Gently roll in the stevia sugar blend cinnamon mixture, coating lightly. Place about 2 inches apart on a large baking sheet or two small baking sheets. With the palm of your hand or a fork, lightly flatten each ball. -
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are browned.
Nutrition Facts
Snickerdoodles
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 91 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | |
| Sodium | 162 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |
| Sugars | 3 g | |
| Added Sugars | 3 g | |
| Protein | 1 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 fat
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Servings:
24
-
Serving Size :
1 cookie
Ingredients
-
1 cup tub margarine -
stevia sweetener -
1 egg -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract -
2 cups flour -
3/4 teaspoon baking powder -
3/4 teaspoon salt -
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Preheat the oven to 400°F. -
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the margarine, ¼ cup stevia sugar blend, egg, and vanilla until smooth. -
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. -
Using the electric mixer on medium speed, gradually beat the flour mixture into the stevia sugar blend mixture just until moistened but no flour is visible. -
In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 1 tablespoon stevia sugar blend and the cinnamon. -
Using your hands, shape the dough into 1¼-inch balls to make 24 cookies. Gently roll in the stevia sugar blend cinnamon mixture, coating lightly. Place about 2 inches apart on a large baking sheet or two small baking sheets. With the palm of your hand or a fork, lightly flatten each ball. -
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are browned.
Children younger than 2 years old should not consume foods or beverages with low and no-calorie sweeteners. Children ages 5 and younger should not consume drinks with added sugar or low and no-calorie sweeteners. The healthiest drinks for kids are water and milk.