Low Sodium Alphabet Cookies
Get creative in the kitchen with these delightful Low Sodium Alphabet Cookies—perfect for curious kids and health-conscious bakers alike! Made with unsalted butter, unsweetened applesauce, and other simple pantry staples, these sugar cookies are both flavorful and lower in sodium, making them a guilt-free treat for the whole family. The dough is easy to roll out and cut into fun letter shapes, making this recipe a great activity for little hands or themed celebrations. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, you'll have buttery, golden cookies that pair wonderfully with tea or a cold glass of milk. Whether you're creating edible words or enjoying them plain, these homemade alphabet cookies combine wholesome ingredients with playful charm!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce, mixing until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
Gradually sift and mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Lightly flour your working surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Using alphabet-shaped cookie cutters, cut out letters and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
Gather the remaining dough scraps, roll them out again, and cut more cookies until all the dough is used.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.9 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.8 g | 619% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 713 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 586 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 439.1 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 207.2 g | ||
| Protein | 39.0 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 489 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
