100% Whole Wheat Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies
Courtesy of Wheat Foods Council 28 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • 30 Min. Chill Time| Ingredients |
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| 6 Tbsp. light olive oil |
| 1 c. sugar |
| 2 Tbsp. milk, 1% or nonfat |
| 1 tsp. vanilla |
| 1 large egg (or 2 egg whites) |
| 1 3/4 c. white whole wheat flour |
| 1 tsp. baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp. baking soda |
| 3/4 tsp. cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp. nutmeg |
| 1/8 tsp. salt |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil and sugar; beat until well-combined, about 1 min.
2. Add milk, vanilla and egg (or egg whites); blend well.
3. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; gradually stir in liquid mixture and continue until well mixed.
4. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 min.-1 hr. for easier handling.
5. Heat oven to 375°F.
6. Shape dough into walnut-sized balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press cookie ball with the bottom of a glass to flatten. Cookies will be about 1 1/2-in. in diameter and about 1/4-in. thick and do not spread much when baking.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown.
* FYI: This cookie is the hard, crunchy type cookie that is good for dipping in milk, coffee, etc., not the "chewy" type.
Nutrition:
Calories: 70; Total Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Total Carbs: 11g; Fiber: 1g; Sodium: 55mg;