Super Easy Icebox Sugar Cookies (with natural dyes)

While not completely "real food" due to the sugar, these Icebox Sugar Cookies are better for you with whole-wheat flour and natural dyes.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 17

Freeze dough+cool cookies 2 15

Total Time 2 52

Servings (makes about four dozen cookies)

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
Use an electric mixer to beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy and well blended. Add in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
Slowly add in the flour mixture until blended and smooth. Form into a smooth log about 11-inches long, wrap in plastic wrap (pictured), and freeze for at least 2 hours or for as long as a couple of months.
To bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Gently peel the plastic off the log and thinly slice into ⅛-inch thick pieces. Place on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake just one sheet at a time until the cookies just begin to turn golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely before adding the icing.

Use an electric mixer to beat together the powdered sugar and cream until smooth. Divide and mix in any colors, if desired (we used natural food dyes).
Use either a spatula or piping bag to decorate. Add sprinkles and other toppings, if desired, and let the icing harden before stacking. Store in an airtight container.

Adapted from Joy of Cooking.

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

Nutrition Facts

Super Easy Icebox Sugar Cookies (with natural dyes)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 38mg13%

Sodium 106mg5%

Potassium 87mg2%

Carbohydrates 26g9%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 330IU7%

Calcium 28mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.