Sugar Free Sugar Cookies

Sugar Free Sugar Cookies are a no added sugar version of a traditional cookie made with basic cookie ingredients including butter, flour, sugar and eggs.

These sugar free sugar cookies are buttery and 'sweet' with that classic melt-in-your-mouth soft and chewy texture that is expected from this popular cookie.

Classic sugar cookie recipe made without added sugar.

 
This sugar cookie recipe is based upon a classic cookie that most everyone loves to eat.

Made with basic ingredients, these cookies can be cut into shapes, frosted, and decorated to make them even better!

Did you try my recipe for No sugar added oatmeal and raisin cookies?

Those oatmeal and raisin cookies made with no added sugar are also based on a classic favorite. Both these sugar cookies made without added sugar and those oatmeal and raisin cookies made without added sugar are popular cookies that can also be served together.

To make this recipe in cut out shapes like mine, you will need cookie cutters. You can find a selection of cookie cutters here.

What can you do with sugar cookies?

Because they can hold a shape well, sugar cookies have the perfect texture for rolling out and using cookie cutters to cut the dough into shapes. To do so, simply evenly roll the dough out to about a quarter inch in thickness and let your cookie cutter cut the dough into shapes.

Sugar cookies can also be decorated with sugar free sprinkles or sugar free icing. It is for these reasons that sugar cookies are especially popular during the holiday baking season.

Tips for making the best sugar cookies.

Sugar cookies get their flavor and texture in part from the butter that is used to make them with. Use a good quality butter that is also softened to room temperature for best results.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Make these cookies low carbohydrate. Simple swap in low carbohydrate all purpose flour, as long as it measures and bakes like regular flour.
2. My cookies were cut into shapes using cookie cutters. To make 'sugar' cookies that are all round and the same size, you can use a cookie scoop to scoop out uniform sized dough.
3. It is recommended that you roll out the dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch (no thicker than ½"). This is because if your dough is too thick, it will be difficult to cut out and can result in a broken cookie. However, if your dough is too thin your cookies will spread too much while they bake
4. If you are using a cookie cutter with an intricate design such as many corners, you may can use a toothpick to help release the dough from the cookie cutter.

How to store leftover sugar cookies

Leftover sugar cookies should be stored in an airtight container. If properly stored, these cookies should keep for up to five days at room temperature or up to two months when frozen. Also, if you have frosted or decorated your cookies it is best to store them in a single layer or with parchment paper between layers.

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How to make easy sugar cookies even better.

• Instead of vanilla extract, use another extract such as almond extract or maple extract.
• Stir in sugar free chocolate chip or chopped nuts.
• Top these cookies with sugar free sprinkles.
• Add a teaspoon or two of unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolatey cookie.

How to serve sugar free sugar cookies.

• Serve these cookies as is with a glass of milk or cup of coffee on the side.
• Make a cookie sandwich using Sugar Free Copycat Nutella in the center for a perfect snack idea.
• Frost these cookies with 5 Ingredient Sugar Free Cream Cheese Frosting and serve them for dessert.
• Decorate these cookie with Sugar Free Royal Icing and share them with friends and family.

Ingredients needed to make sugar cookies without added sugar.

• Flour. All purpose flour was used to make my cookies. You can use an alternative flour such as low carbohydrate all purpose flour as long as it measures and bakes like regular flour.
• Baking Powder. A small amount is added for a bit of leavening.
• Butter. Your butter should be softened to room temperature for better blending. If you are using unsalted butter, add a half teaspoon of salt to the flour.
• Sugar Alternative. For best results, use a granular sugar alternative that measure like sugar and that can also be baked.
• Egg. Your egg should be at room temperature for best results.
• Vanilla Extract. Please use 'pure vanilla extract' for better flavor.

Expert Tip👉 Using room temperature butter and egg will help your ingredients blend more evenly together. This will make rolling out the dough for cutting more even and consistent.

Tools needed to make these sugar cookies

• Mixing Bowls.
• Whisk
• Rolling Pin.
• Baking Sheet.
• Cookie Scoop
• Cookie Cutters.

How to make Sugar Free Sugar Cookies

 

Prep Time: 20 minutes.
Bake Time: 10-12 minutes.
Chill Time: Up to three days.
Servings: 24 cookies.

1. In a medium bowl, use a whisk to combine together the flour and baking powder.
2. Next, in a large mixing bowl beat together the butter and sugar alternative until creamy. Using a stand mixer outfitted with a paddle attachment is recommended. Once combined, add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
3. Add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the wet ingredients in the mixing bowl and mix until combined.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the dough to an airtight container. Refrigerate the dough for at least an hour.
5. When you are ready to make the cookies, take the cookie dough out of your refrigerator, preheat your oven to 350 and prep a baking sheet(s) for nonstick. I like to use parchment paper or a baking mat for a recipe such as this one.
6. Lightly dust a clean workspace with flour. I like to first roll out a large piece of parchment paper to work on mostly for easy clean up and transfer. Divide the cookie dough in half. If the dough seems sticky dust it or your workspace with additional flour. Also, if the dough seems dry or has cracks you can let it sit out for a few minutes for it to soften.
7. Roll the dough out to about a half to a quarter inch thick. Then use your cookie cutter to cut out the shape and place the cookies about an inch apart on the baking sheet. If you are not using a cookie cutter, use a cookie scoop to scoop out your dough for similar sized cookies.
8. Bake the cookies for eight to 10 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden (baking times can vary depending on the size of your cookies). Allow the cookies to sit on the baking pan for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to fully cool.
9. Allow the cookies to fully cool before adding icing or frosting.

Expert Tip👉 If the dough has difficulty separating from the cookie cutters, try dusting the cutters with flour or spraying them with nonstick.

How do you use a cookie cutter?

The secret to using a cookie cutter successfully is dough that is the perfect consistency.
This means that the dough should be prepared according to the recipe directions and allowed to set long enough to roll out and cut. Refrigerating the dough is one way to get the dough to set.

• Start by sprinkling flour on a works surface and rolling pin to prevent the dough from sticking.
• Roll out the dough evenly to a thickness of about ¼ to ½". You can use guide sticks if needed to ensure uniform thickness.
• Firmly press the cookie cutter into the dough, pressing down the cutter to get clean edges.
• Carefully lift the cookie cutter, gently twisting the cutter as needed to release the excess dough.
• If the dough sticks to the cookie cutter you can try dipping the cutter into a shallow bowl with flour.

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Sugar Free Sugar Cookies, a simple recipe based on a classic buttery dessert or snack idea. Made with no added sugar. Keto option.

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updated 11/23
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What you will need to make this

• Flour- 2 ¾ Cups. AP or you could use gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
• Baking Soda- 1 teaspoon.
• Baking Powder- ½ teaspoon.
• Butter- 2 sticks softened to room temperature.
• Sugar Alternative- equivalent to 1 ¼ cups of sugar. Granular works best in this recipe.
• Egg-1 beaten.
• Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon.
• Milk or similar dairy- 1 teaspoon.

How to make Sugar Free Sugar Cookies

 
This recipe works best if the dough is made and then refrigerated for a couple of hours. This is especially true if you plan on using cookie cutters with it. However, you could just roll these out and flatten them to bake immediately.

• Start by sifting together your baking soda, baking powder and flour in a bowl. Set this aside.
• In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar alternative until creamy.
• Once the butter and sugar alternative is creamed together, add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk and mix until combined.
• Next, add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl and mix until just combined.
• Cover the dough and refrigerate the dough to set (at least an hour) . You can skip this step if you are simply going to roll the cookies into a ball and press them flat for baking.
• When you are ready to bake the cookies, Preheat your oven to 350 and prep a pan for nonstick.
• Roll out the dough (a portion at a time works best) and cut into shapes, use a cookie press, or simply place flattened balls onto the pan.
• Bake these cookies for ten to 12 minutes or until they begin to brown.
• Let the cookies cool before serving.