Rye Flour Sugar Cookies Recipe

Put a new twist on a classic holiday favorite by using rye flour in your next batch of sugar cookies.

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Sugar cookies made from whole grain rye flour may have a darker color than sugar cookies made with processed white flour.
50 minutes DURATION
7-10 minutes COOK TIME
40 minutes PREP TIME
20 cookies SERVINGS

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons baking powder2-3/4 cups rye flour

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, and mix well.In a separate large bowl, stir together the baking powder and rye flour. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and mix until combined.Roll into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet, or roll out the mixture and cut out shapes with a cookie cutter.Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the edges start to brown. Allow the cookies to cool before removing them from the baking sheet.
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If you’re looking for an out-of-the-ordinary sugar cookie recipe for your upcoming festivities, a plate of these rye cookies is sure to hit the spot.

Note: The cookies will appear darker than normal sugar cookies because the flour is darker. You can substitute raw sugar for granulated, but it may make the cookies even darker.

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