Low-Point Butter Cookies (Just 4 Ingredients!)
Ingredients:
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar substitute (such as erythritol or stevia)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Mix Ingredients:
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar substitute. Beat together until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add Vanilla Extract:
Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
Incorporate Flour:
Gradually add the self-rising flour to the mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Shape Cookies:
Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand or a fork.
Bake:
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your low-point butter cookies!
Nutrition Facts (per serving, makes about 12 cookies):
Calories: 100 kcal
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 80mg
Total Carbohydrate: 6g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 1g
Note: Nutrition values are approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Self-rising flour (1 cup) – 1 points
Unsalted butter (1/2 cup) – 4 points
Granulated sugar substitute (1/4 cup) – 0 points
Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) – 0 points
Adding up the points for all ingredients:
Total points = 1 + 4 + 0 + 0 = 5 points