Sugar Cookies ~ Lactose Free

Unless your version of Santa is Tim Allen from The Santa Claus, you’ve likely only ever put out regular milk and cookies on Christmas Eve. And while it’s easy to put out lactose free milk from Kreider Farms, what do you when your “Santa” needs lactose free Christmas cookies as well? It’s no secret that here at Kreider Farms, we know a lot about lactose free products. Just because you or a loved one are lactose intolerant, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be able to enjoy the Christmas cookie tradition. Sugar cookies are a staple in almost any assortment of cookie platters, especially around the holidays. Whether you prefer them with icing, sprinkles, or even plain, we love this lactose free sugar cookie recipe.   Lactose Free Sugar Cookies   Ingredients:

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (½ tub) Challenge Lactose Free Spreadable Butter
• ⅔ cup sugar
• ⅔ cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-4 Tablespoons sugar

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a small bowl thoroughly whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl cream together butter and 1 ⅓ cup sugar.
• Blend in egg and vanilla.
• Add dry ingredients and mix to combine.
• Place remaining 3 Tablespoons sugar in a flat bowl or small plate.
• Using a 2 teaspoon sized cookie scoop (or rounded teaspoon), scoop out dough, form into balls (approximately 1-inch diameter) then roll in sugar.
• Place about 2 inches apart on nonstick, parchment lined or lightly buttered cookie sheet.
• Flatten dough balls so they are about ½ inch thick (the bottom of a glass tumbler works well for this).
• Bake 10 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.

This recipe is courtesy of Kreider Farms