Soft Sugar Cookies

A slight deviation from standard sugar cookies, this recipe uses Greek yogurt to give the cookies extra moisture.

Ingredients

• ½ cup (120 ml) nonfat greek yogurt
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup (113 g) butter
• 1 cups (180 g) powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour
• 1 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place yogurt, large egg, vanilla, butter, powdered sugar, and almond extract into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
3. Start the machine on its lowest speed, then increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
5. Stir together the liquid from the Vitamix container into the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Let batter sit, refrigerated, for 2 to 3 hours.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-inch x 8-inch x 12-inches (.3cm x 20 cm x 30 cm) and place on a baking sheet. Score into 18 pieces.
7. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove and rescore the cookies. Cool and cut into pieces.

Nutrition

1serving (40g)

• Calories: 150

• Total Fat: 6g

• Total Carbohydrate: 23g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 10g

• Protein: 3g

• Cholesterol: 25mg

• Sodium: 80mg