Nitrate & Nitrite Free Sugar Cookies
Total time1 hr 37 min
Prep time25 min
Cook time12 min
4.8(19)
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24 servings
For the cookies
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
For the glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3–4 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 3 tbsp water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the flax gel and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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