These timeless sugar cookies are known by their sugar and cinnamon sprinkle, and are simple enough for young bakers to assist.
Ingredients:
- Tablespoon (2 large) eggs
- 120 ml (½ cup) honey
- 175 g (1 cup) margarine
- 95 g (¾ cup) all-purpose flour
- 240 g (2 cups) whole wheat flour
- Tablespoon (2 teaspoons) cream of tartar
- Tablespoon (2 teaspoons) baking soda
- Tablespoon (¼ teaspoon) salt, optional
- (1 Tablespoon) granulated sugar
- (2 teaspoons) ground cinnamon
Follow these steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place egg, honey, margarine and 2 Tablespoons sugar into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase to the highest speed.
- Blend for 30 seconds.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Stir together the liquid from the Vitamix container into the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Let batter sit, refrigerated, for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the 1 Tablespoon of sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Using a #40 scoop, scoop the dough and roll into a ball. Roll the ball into the bowl with the ground cinnamon and sugar until coated.
- Place on a baking sheet, about 2-inches (5-cm) apart, and bake for 8 minutes.
Chef's Notes:
If dough is still sticky after chilling for 1 hour, chill an extra ½ hour.
Nutrition Information
| Serving Size | Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) |
| Amount Per Servings | |
| Calories | 110 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg |
| Sodium | 115 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 6 g |
| Protein | 2 g |