Recipe: Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies (using lemon peel, cinnamon and nutmeg)

WHOLE WHEAT SUGAR COOKIES

"Whole wheat flour and nutmeg add new flavor to the all-time favorite sugar cookie."

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided use
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Add milk, lemon peel, vanilla and egg; blend well. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; mix well. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.

WHEN READY TO BAKE:
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

In small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.

Makes 2-3 dozen cookies
Source: Pillsbury