Golden Wheat Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Frosting 🌾✨
Wheat Sweets Recipe
Description
Flavorful sugar cookies made with whole-wheat flour have an appealing tan color. This delightful recipe has been cherished by my family for years, originating from a small butter cookie pamphlet many moons ago. The prep time excludes cooling and frosting duration, while the cook time may vary based on your cookie sheet size and oven characteristics. Please treat it as a rough estimate. This recipe yields 7 to 8 dozen cookies, depending on your preferred size.
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Christmas, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 55.1
- Fat Content: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 6.6mg
- Sodium Content: 35.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 4.4g
- Protein Content: 0.5g
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 1 cup | Whole wheat flour |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 8 tbsp | Butter |
| 2/3 cup | Sugar |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla |
| 5 tbsp | Water |
| 2 cups | Powdered sugar |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla |
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
| 1-2 tbsp | Milk |
Instructions
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: Combine both flours, salt, and baking powder in a bowl and set aside.
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Cream Butter Mixture: In a separate bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
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Blend Dry Ingredients: Gradually blend the reserved dry ingredients into the butter mixture using a fork or pastry blender.
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Moisten Dough: Sprinkle water over the mixture, stirring with a fork until the dough is moist enough to hold together. Be cautious not to add more water than necessary.
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Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Place the cutouts on greased baking sheets.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 14 to 17 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
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Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on racks before frosting.
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Prepare Frosting: To make the frosting, combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and butter. Gradually blend in enough milk to reach your desired consistency.
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Frost: Once the cookies have cooled, frost them generously with the prepared frosting.
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Serve: Enjoy these delightful wheat sweets with a cup of hot cocoa or as a sweet treat any time of the day!
Notes
- Ensure the dough is rolled to the specified thickness for optimal baking results.
- Get creative with your cookie cutter shapes for festive occasions.
- Adjust the frosting consistency by adding more or less milk according to your preference.
Storage
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. You can also freeze them for longer shelf life.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
- Experiment with different extracts such as almond or lemon for unique flavor variations.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- To speed up the cooling process, transfer the cookies to a wire rack after removing them from the oven.
