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Super Easy Icebox Sugar Cookies (with natural dyes)

While not completely "real food" due to the sugar, these Icebox Sugar Cookies are better for you with whole-wheat flour and natural dyes.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 52 mins
Servings: 16 (makes about four dozen cookies)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cookies:
  • 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 10 tablespoons butter softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar (could use less, 1/2 cup, if desired)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For the icing:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 7 tablespoons heavy cream or 8 tablespoons depending on the desired consistency

Instructions

For the cookies:
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  1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Use an electric mixer to beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy and well blended. Add in the egg and vanilla until well combined. 
  3. Slowly add in the flour mixture until blended and smooth. Form into a smooth log about 11-inches long, wrap in plastic wrap (pictured), and freeze for at least 2 hours or for as long as a couple of months.
  4. To bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Gently peel the plastic off the log and thinly slice into 1/8-inch thick pieces. Place on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake just one sheet at a time until the cookies just begin to turn golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely before adding the icing. 
For the icing:
  1. Use an electric mixer to beat together the powdered sugar and cream until smooth. Divide and mix in any colors, if desired (we used natural food dyes).
  2. Use either a spatula or piping bag to decorate. Add sprinkles and other toppings, if desired, and let the icing harden before stacking. Store in an airtight container. 

Notes

  • Adapted from Joy of Cooking.
  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Super Easy Icebox Sugar Cookies (with natural dyes) Amount Per Serving Calories 197 Calories from Fat 90 % Daily Value* Fat 10g15%Saturated Fat 6g38%Cholesterol 38mg13%Sodium 106mg5%Potassium 87mg2%Carbohydrates 26g9%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 17g19%Protein 2g4% Vitamin A 330IU7%Calcium 28mg3%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 197
  • Calories from Fat 90
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 10g
  • 15%
  • Saturated Fat 6g
  • 38%
  • Cholesterol 38mg
  • 13%
  • Sodium 106mg
  • 5%
  • Potassium 87mg
  • 2%
  • Carbohydrates 26g
  • 9%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 17g
  • 19%
  • Protein 2g
  • 4%
  • Vitamin A 330IU
  • 7%
  • Calcium 28mg
  • 3%
  • Iron 1mg
  • 6%