Baking Recipes

Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg

1 3/4 cups whole-wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1. Mix sugar and butter in large bowl until fluffy.

2. Add milk, lemon rind, vanilla and egg; mix well.

3. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; mix well.

4. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

5. Heat oven to 375°.

6. Mix the 2 T sugar with the cinnamon.

7. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

8. Roll in the cinnamon mixture.

9. Place 2 inches apart on un-greased cookie sheet.

10. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until light brown.

11. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pan.