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This recipe for sugar free Halloween cookies produces a "sugar cookie" that is made without sugar. The cookies are rolled and baked, then decorated with sugar free royal icing. Read on to learn how to make sugar free Halloween cookies.
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How to Make Powdered Splenda
To make 2 cups of powdered Splenda, place 1 3/4 cups of Splenda and 1/4 cup of cornstarch in a blender or food processor and process until a smooth powder. -
How to Make Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Substitute 1 cup of pumpkin puree for 1/2 cup of the butter. Add 1 tsp. ground nutmeg, 2 ½ tsp. cinnamon, ½ tsp. ginger , and 1 tbsp. orange zest to the batter. Mix in 2 cups of dried fruit, chocolate chips, and/or chopped nuts, and drop by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheets. Increase baking time to 12-15 minutes.
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Decorating Cookies With Royal Icing
The tips on the video will help you get professional looking results when decorating cookies with royal icing. Although the video uses traditional royal icing, which is made with confectioners sugar, the same techniques will work with the sugar free royal icing. You can use granulated Splenda in place of sanding sugar, if desired.
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Introduction
It can be tough for a diabetic child at Halloween. This recipe for sugar free Halloween cookies is great for anyone who is looking to reduce the amount of sugar they consume. The cookies are made with a Splenda sugar substitute, which stays sweet when baked. Other sugar substitutes may turn bitter, so don't replace the Splenda with another sugar substitute without checking to see if it is recommended for baking. -
Step 1: Sugar Free Halloween Cookies Ingredients
Lay out two medium mixing bowls, and the following ingredients, before beginning:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup Splenda
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup non fat dry milk powder
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Step 2: How to Make Sugar Free Halloween Cookies
- Mix the dry ingredients, and set aside.
- Cream the butter until fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until well combined.
- Blend in the Splenda.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture gradually, beating until well combined.
- Add in the warm water, and mix until absorbed.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Roll out cookies and cut into Halloween shapes by hand or with cookie cutters.
- Bake on a greased cookie sheet for about 8 minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom.
- Cool and decorate with Sugar Free Royal Icing
Step 3: How to Make Sugar Free Royal Icing
Ingredients You'll Need
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of meringue powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 2 cups of powdered Splenda
- 1/4 cup of warm water
- Food coloring, if desired
How to Make Sugar Free Royal Icing
- In the bowl of the mixer, whip together the sugar and meringue powder.
- Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Add food coloring, if desired
- Add the water. Beat for approximately 5 minutes or until stiff peaks begin to form.
- Transfer to pastry bag.
