Whole wheat cookies without butter

I can provide you with a recipe for whole wheat cookies without butter. Perfect for those looking for a lighter option and perhaps for those who want to avoid dairy products. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 200 grams of whole wheat flour
• 100 grams of brown sugar
• 50 ml of seed oil (such as sunflower or corn) or olive oil for a more Mediterranean flavor
• 50 ml of water
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• Flavoring of choice, such as vanilla or lemon/orange zest

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (356 °F) and prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the whole wheat flour with the brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the egg and start to combine.
4. Pour the oil and water slowly, continuing to mix until you have a homogenous mixture. If you decide to add flavoring, this is the ideal moment to do so.
5. Form small balls of dough and place them on the tray, slightly flattening them with your hands or with the back of a spoon to give the shape of the cookie.
6. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the edges of the cookies begin to turn golden.
7. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool before serving.

Trivia

Whole wheat cookies are an excellent, healthier alternative to traditional ones. Whole wheat flour adds greater nutritional value thanks to the presence of fiber. And by using oil instead of butter, you reduce the saturated fatty acids and give the cookies a particularly soft consistency inside with a slight crunchiness outside. This recipe can also be easily customized by adding dried fruit, seeds, or chocolate chips to increase the variety of flavors and textures.