Healthy Snickerdoodles Recipes

SESAME GINGER SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Heat a dry medium skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds, fennel seeds, star anise, stick cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, and crushed red pepper. Toast for 4 to 5 minutes or until the mixture is fragrant, lightly toasted, and starting to crackle, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Transfer spice mixture to a clean spice or coffee grinder. Cover and grind to a powder. In a small bowl, combine ground spice mixture, ginger, brown sugar, garlic powder, and salt. Rub about 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture on 1 pound of meat (see Tip) and cook as desired.

LEMON SNICKERDOODLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, lemon zest, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt together in a small bowl.
• Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. With the mixer running, add egg and vanilla, beating until just combined. Reduce speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, beating until just combined.
• Place the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Using a 1 1/2-inch scoop, portion the dough into about 20 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and roll in the sugar to coat. Shake off any excess sugar and place the balls 2 to 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake 1 sheet at a time until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges and set in the center, 11 to 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.

HEALTHY SNICKERDOODLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine 3/8 cup sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar and butter in bowl. Beat with a mixer until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and egg.
• In another bowl combine flour, baking power, 1/4 tsp cinnamon and salt. Stir with a whisk to combine. Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Shape dough into 24 balls.
• Combine 1/8 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Roll balls in sugar mixture and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Flatten cookies with a glass.
• Bake at 400 degrees for about 6 minutes. Cool on pan for 1 minute and then remove from pan to finish cooling on wire rack.

WHOLE WHEAT SNICKERDOODLES I

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar till fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Beat well. Add dry ingredients.
• Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar cinnamon mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten slightly with a drinking glass.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes.

HEART-HEALTHY SNICKERDOODLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° F. Mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt together in a medium size bowl. Set aside. Beat 1-1/2 cups of the sugar and shortening together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add in eggs, milk and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Mix together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

PALEO SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper or grease.
• In a medium bowl, mix together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar.
• In a small bowl, mix together coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.
• Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until combined. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix together coconut sugar and cinnamon.
• Roll 2 tablespoons of dough in hand to form ball and then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Place on parchment paper and flatten gently.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
• Store in airtight container on counter for up to 1 week.