The recipe for easy and delicious Sugar Free Butter Cookies (2024)

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How to make Sugar Free Butter Cookies .

This recipe is for those of us who enjoy that buttery cookie flavor but, without all of the sugar.

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Sugar Free Butter Cookies


The sugar free version of a classic favorite cookie.
I love the buttery flavor of this cookie especially during the holiday season.

This recipe for butter cookies may remind you of my sugar free shortbread cookie recipes.

Both cookie recipe are classic and favorite cookie recipes for so many of us.
Also, both shortbread and butter cookie recipes are classic cookie recipes that have been around for a long time.

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You may be wondering are shortbread cookies the same as butter cookies.

As I just mentioned, both shortbread and butter cookies are a lot alike in both how they taste and how they look. Also, both shortbread and butter cookies are based upon butter.

Butter cookies and shortbread cookie recipes share the same basic ingredients as well.

Obviously, those basic ingredients include butter, flour, and sugar (or alternative). The difference between the two cookies really lies in the temperature that they are baked in an in the amount of each of the ingredients that are used in the recipe.

Here is what you can do with Sugar Free Butter Cookies.

Yes, you can simply roll them up into balls and press them into a circle for baking.
However, sometimes you may choose to use a cookie press and bake your cookies into fun shapes.

You can also add a bit of color or flavor to your cookies.

Adding a few drops of food coloring can give your cookies a colorful look. Or, you can substitute another flavor extract for your vanilla extract to add a different flavor to your cookies (I like almond extract or banana extract for this recipe).

Here are some tips Sugar Free Butter Cookies

I just mentioned that you can change up the color of these cookies by adding food coloring . Also mentioned that you can change up the flavor of these cookies by adding a different flavor to your cookies (I like almond extract or banana extract for this recipe).

Here are some more cookie baking tips for you.

  1. It is really important that you use real butter in this recipe. I always like to give alternatives when I can in a recipe to inspire folks to tailor a recipe towards their needs. However, this is a butter cookie recipe and hence, the butter needs to be in it.
  2. Using fresh ingredients is also essential for the success of your cookies. This is especially true for your dry ingredients.
  3. For anyone using this recipe to make fun cookie shapes using cookie cutters or simply to roll out and cut into shapes, refrigerating your dough before doing so is almost always the best way to go. You can refrigerate the dough for as little as 45 minutes or a day or two ahead of actually making your cookies.

What is the best butter to use in this cookie recipe anyway?

Usually, a recipe with butter will state 'unsalted butter' as this will allow you to control the actual amount of salt that is actually in the recipe. However, this is one recipe where using salted butter and omitting the salt may actually work better. Also, using butter just out of the refrigerator may actually be better than using butter that has been at room temperature. This is because of how the butter reacts with the other ingredients in this particular recipe.

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As mentioned,you can change up the color of these cookies by adding food coloring . Also mentioned that you can change up the flavor of these cookies by adding a different flavor to your cookies (I like almond extract or banana extract for this recipe).

Also, I mentioned that using fresh ingredients is also essential for the success of your cookies.

This is especially true for your dry ingredients. Also, using butter just out of the refrigerator is better for the dough than using butter that has been allowed to get to room temperature.

What you will need to make this recipe for butter cookies

  • Flour - 2 ½ cups, all purpose. You can find keto and low carb all purpose flour alternatives here.
  • Salt- ½ tsp. You can omit this if you are using butter that has salt added to it.
  • Butter- 2 sticks plus 1 tablespoon. That is two sticks plus one tablespoon. The butter can be softened to room temperature or taken from the refrigerator and cut into cubes. Subbing in a butter alternative will take away from the 'butter taste' that is a part of these cookies.
  • Sugar Alternative- ⅔ cup of equivalent to sugar. For best results, please use a granulated Sugar Alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar and is suitable for baking with.
  • Egg-1.
  • Vanilla Extract-2 teaspoons. You can sub in another extract for all or part of the vanilla extract. My choices include almond extract or banana extract .

How to make Sugar Free Butter Cookies.

  • Use a whisk or a fork to mix together the flour and salt in a small bowl.
  • Next, in a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar alternative. I set my mixer on medium and cream until the mix has become creamy in texture. If you are using butter that is still cool, please have it cut up into cubes first. Then mix on low speed for one minute before increasing it to medium.
  • For the next step we will add the flour from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. Then beat in the egg and add the extract.
  • Refrigerate your dough covered for at least 45 minutes if you are planning on rolling it out and using cookie cutters or cutting it into shapes.
  • When you are ready to bake your cookies, preheat the oven to 350 and prep your cookie sheets with parchment paper. Place your cut, pressed, or dropped cookie dough onto the sheet and baked for 8-10 minutes or when the edges begin to turn a light brown color. Allow your cookies to cool on the cookie sheets so that they can set.

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This is the best and most delicious and simple recipe for Sugar Free Butter Cookies are perfect for your next dessert or gathering!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: cookies, holidays, Snack

Cuisine: American

Search Result: browned butter, cookies, holiday baking, sugar free

Servings: 36

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Ingredients

Tip: You can make this dough ahead of time and freeze or refrigerate it for later baking!

Instructions

  • Use a whisk or a fork to mix together the flour and salt in a small bowl. Next, in a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar alternative. I set my mixer on medium and cream until the mix has become creamy in texture. If you are using butter that is still cool, please have it cut up into cubes first. Then mix on low speed for one minute before increasing it to medium.

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  • For the next step we will add the flour from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. Then beat in the egg and add the extract. Refrigerate your dough covered for at least 45 minutes if you are planning on rolling it out and using cookie cutters or cutting it into shapes

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  • When you are ready to bake your cookies, preheat the oven to 350 and prep your cookie sheets with parchment paper. Place your cut, pressed, or dropped cookie dough onto the sheet and baked for 8-10 minutes or when the edges begin to turn a light brown color. Allow your cookies to cool on the cookie sheets so that they can set.

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Recipe Notes

As mentioned,you can change up the color of these cookies by adding food coloring . Also mentioned that you can change up the flavor of these cookies by adding a different flavor to your cookies (I like almond extract or banana extract for this recipe).

Also, I mentioned that using fresh ingredients is also essential for the success of your cookies.

This is especially true for your dry ingredients. Also, using butter just out of the refrigerator is better for the dough than using butter that has been allowed to get to room temperature.

*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.

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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

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Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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FAQs

Is there a difference between sugar cookies and butter cookies? ›

What makes a sugar cookie a sugar cookie? It all has to do with the ratio of flour, sugar and butter. For our butter cookie tutorial, we explained that butter cookies have a high butter content to the sugar and flour.

What does less sugar do to a cookie? ›

When you decrease the sugar in a cookie recipe, you won't just get a result that's less sweet. You'll get cookies that are harder, drier, crumblier, and spread far less. It was also interesting to note that decreasing the sugar also yielded 1 less cookie dough ball.

What happens when you add too much butter to sugar cookies? ›

Classic signs of a cookie with too much butter include crispy-bordering-on-burnt edges, a greasy surface, an excessively brittle texture, and a predominantly buttery flavor that overpowers the other caramel and chocolate notes.

What is the best substitute for sugar in cookies? ›

For basic baked goods like sugar cookies or pound cake, using maple syrup or honey instead of sugar lends the finished product a little extra flavor. You'll need a little less of these sweeteners for your recipe—just ¾ cup of maple syrup or honey replaces a full cup of granulated sugar.

Are sugar free cookies better than regular cookies? ›

A: Switching to sugar-free cakes and sweets is unlikely to lead to much, if any, weight loss. Sweeteners used in these products usually include a sugar alcohol, such as maltitol or sorbitol, which are not zero-calorie, but about half the calories of sugar.

What is the best substitute for sugar in baking? ›

Honey Or Syrup

General recommended substitution ratios are as follows: For every cup of sugar, you can replace it with a 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup of honey or 2/3 cup agave. If using maple syrup or molasses, 3/4 cup to 1 cup will do the trick.

Can I substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar? ›

Brown sugar is the simplest substitute for granulated sugar. You can use light or dark brown sugar as a 1:1 substitute. It makes for darker, denser baked goods with a more caramel or molasses flavor, which is wonderful for classic chocolate chip cookies, but less desirable for delicate cakes.

Should I use baking soda or baking powder in cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

Should you refrigerate cookie dough before baking? ›

Popping your dough in the fridge allows the fats to cool. As a result, the cookies will expand more slowly, holding onto their texture. If you skip the chilling step, you're more likely to wind up with flat, sad disks instead of lovely, chewy cookies. Cookies made from chilled dough are also much more flavorful.

What does vanilla extract do in cookies? ›

The primary purpose of vanilla extract is to add flavour to baked goods. Lacking it, baked goods tend to have a bland and boring taste. Vanilla extract can also contribute moisture to create a soft and fluffy texture.

What happens if you put too much baking powder in sugar cookies? ›

Too much baking powder can cause the batter to be bitter tasting. It can also cause the batter to rise rapidly and then collapse. (i.e. The air bubbles in the batter grow too large and break causing the batter to fall.) Cakes will have a coarse, fragile crumb with a fallen center.

Can you overmix butter in cookies? ›

If you overmix, the butter will separate out of the mixture and it will be grainy and soupy. Be sure to stop once your butter becomes light and fluffy.

What does adding extra butter to cookies do? ›

Want to know what makes chocolate chip cookies even better? More butter, of course! The extra butter in these cookies makes them super tender. Everyone will wonder about your “secret ingredient,” but only you'll know the reason for the popularity of your easy chocolate chip cookies.

What defines a sugar cookie? ›

A sugar cookie, or sugar biscuit, is a cookie with the main ingredients being sugar, flour, butter, eggs, vanilla, and either baking powder or baking soda. Sugar cookies may be formed by hand, dropped, or rolled and cut into shapes.

Does the type of butter matter in cookies? ›

Higher butterfat makes better cookies.

An average conventional American butter has an 80% butterfat content. Miller's butter is more of a European-style butter with 82-86% butterfat. 2% may seem small, but it makes a BIG difference in quality, flavor, and texture.

How does butter change cookies? ›

Butter doesn't affect just the flavour of your cookies, it has a major impact on their texture and structure, too. When you cream butter and sugar together, you incorporate air into the batter, which will leaven the cookies as they bake, leading to cakier, fluffier cookies.

What is another name for a butter cookie? ›

Butter cookies

They are especially popular around Christmastime and come in a variety of festive shapes, such as stars, trees, and reindeer. These cookies, often called Danish biscuits, originated in Denmark.

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