Protein Sugar Cookies Recipe
These protein sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth! Made with simple pantry staples, they deliver 9 grams of protein per cookie, making them an ideal treat for a nutritious snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 8 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup gluten free all-purpose baking flour
- 6 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for baking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Melt the butter and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Add both the brown and white sugars, then whisk together until well combined.
- Add Remaining Wet Ingredients: Whisk in the Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the gluten free all-purpose flour, vanilla protein powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture until well blended. Then fold in the sprinkles, if using.
- Form Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared parchment paper. Since they don’t spread much during baking, lightly press down each scoop with your fingers. Optionally, add a few extra sprinkles on top for decoration.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 11-14 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy your soft and protein-packed sugar cookies!
Notes
- Vanilla pea protein powder was used in this recipe, but whey protein powder can be substituted.
- Vanilla flavored protein powder is recommended for best taste; avoid other flavors.
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