Low Fat Holiday Sugar Cookies With Icing That Hardens Recipe

Indulge in the holiday spirit without the guilt! These lightened-up sugar cookies are soft, sweet, and utterly delicious. No chilling time required! The festive shapes and gorgeous hard icing make them perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself. This recipe uses a simple, yet effective, allrecipes.com-inspired icing that sets beautifully. Get ready to bake up some holiday magic!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 93.1 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Low Fat Holiday Sugar Cookies With Icing That Hardens

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How to Make Low Fat Holiday Sugar Cookies With Icing That Hardens

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg white and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. Add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the dough is too sticky.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 3-5 times until smooth. Avoid over-kneading.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness (about 1/4 inch). Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  7. Carefully transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep a close eye on them to prevent over-browning. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
  9. Remove cookies from oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before icing.
  10. While cookies cool, prepare the icing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  11. Stir in the corn syrup and vanilla extract until the icing is glossy.
  12. Add food coloring, if desired, and mix well.
  13. Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the icing. Allow the icing to set completely before serving or storing.
  14. Enjoy your delicious and healthy holiday cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

1g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Low Fat Holiday Sugar Cookies With Icing That Hardens?

Low Fat Holiday Sugar Cookies With Icing That Hardens takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Low Fat Holiday Sugar Cookies With Icing That Hardens?

Low Fat Holiday Sugar Cookies With Icing That Hardens has approximately 93.1 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Low Fat Holiday Sugar Cookies With Icing That Hardens?

The key ingredients for Low Fat Holiday Sugar Cookies With Icing That Hardens are Sugar, Margarine, Egg White, Vanilla, Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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