Lower Sugar Cookies Food

LOWER SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat the flour, butter, agave syrup, egg yolks, the seeds from the vanilla pod and a pinch of salt together in a stand mixer to make a smooth dough. Wrap the dough and chill for 30 minutes.
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface and cut out 36 cookies with biscuit cutters.
• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cover two baking sheets with baking parchment. Lift the cookies onto the baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

SUGAR COOKIE FROSTING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream together the confectioners' sugar and shortening until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring if desired.

LOW SUGAR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Lightly coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the margarine until fluffy.
• Add the sugars, egg, applesauce, milk, and vanilla and beat one minute.
• Stir in chocolate chips and the flour mixture.
• Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, 14-16 minutes.
• Remove and cool on a baking rack.