SUGAR COOKIES

Source: Dining with the Duchess, Sarah the Ducheses of York & WW.

1 Point per cookie

3/4 c - All purpose flour

1/2 ts - Baking powder

1/4 ts - Salt

1/4 c plus

2 Tbls. sugar

2 1/2 Tbls. Butter or margarine

2 Tbls. Fat-free egg substitute

1/2 ts - Vanilla extract

1/4 c - Reduced fat/Ready to serve Vanilla frosting Assored colored sugars (opt)

Preheat the over to 375º. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, & salt.In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the sugar, & butter until light & fluffy. Beat in the egg substitute & vanilla extract; stir in the flour mixture.On a lightly floured surface, turn out the dough. If necessary, knead in up to 2 Tbls. flour, l Tbls. at a time, to make a firm dough. Roll out to 1/8 inch thick. Dip 2-inch cookie cutters in flour; cut the dough into shapes. Transfer the cookies to a large non-stick baking sheet. Bake until the cookies are lightly golden on the bottom, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. With a small pastry brush, brush the cookies with the frosting; if necessary, thin the frosting with a little water. Sprinkle the cookies with the colored sugars.

Per Cookie: 45 calories, 1g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 3mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 0g protein, 1mg calcium.