Delicious Heart Healthy Sugar Cookie
The heart healthy sugar cookie is the perfect example of how dessert can be both delicious and nutritious. For those who crave sweetness but also care about heart wellness, this cookie brings the best of both worlds.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour or oat flour.
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil or olive oil
- ¼ cup honey or coconut sugar
- 1 large egg or flax egg for a vegan version
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk if needed for consistency
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Whole wheat or oat flour adds fiber and nutrients that support heart health.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix coconut oil (or olive oil), honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Natural oils provide healthy fats that promote good cholesterol.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly combine the dry and wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. Add almond milk if needed for moisture.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop small portions of dough and roll them into balls. Flatten gently with your fingers or a fork for that classic sugar cookie look.
- Bake: Place cookies on the tray and bake for about 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.