Christmas Recipes: Easy Sugar Cookies | Submitted By: Stephanie

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 cup butter, softened1 1/2 cups white sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extractPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 86 | Total Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg

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Cookies: Chocolate Crinkles II | Submitted By: Ingrid

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 cups white sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup confectioners' sugarIn a medium bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the cocoa mixture. Cover dough, and chill for at least 4 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll dough into one inch balls. I like to use a number 50 size scoop. Coat each ball in confectioners' sugar before placing onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand on the cookie sheet for a minute before transferring to wire racks to cool. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 58 | Total Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg

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Sugar Substitute Recipes: Sugarless Health Cookies | Submitted By: Glenda

1 cup raisins1/2 cup dates, pitted and chopped1 cup water1/4 cup vegetable oil2 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda1 tablespoon aspartame sweetener1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup rolled oatsIn a small pan mix together raisins, dates, and water. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes, then cool. In a medium bowl, stir together oil, eggs, vanilla, artificial sweetener, flour, baking soda, and oats. Add the boiled mixture to this, stir, and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop cookies from a teaspoon onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 63 | Total Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 14mg

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Gluten-Free Recipes: Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free) | Submitted By: Barbara Arnold

3/4 cup butter, softened1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar1/4 cup white sugar1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract1/4 cup egg substitute2 1/4 cups gluten-free baking mix1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt12 ounces semisweet chocolate chipsPreheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C). Prepare a greased baking sheet. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar. Gradually add replacer eggs and vanilla while mixing. Sift together gluten- free flour mix, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the butter mixture until blended. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Using a teaspoon, drop cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 288 | Total Fat: 13.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg

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