Soft Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies Recipe

Soft Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies Recipe

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 pound mini candy-coated chocolates
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In large bowl, combine first 10 ingredients and blend well. Stir in whole wheat flour.
  3. Shape into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork.
  4. Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over each cookie. Decorate with M and M's.
  5. Bake in pre-heated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.