Happy Valentine's

OK, so I know my pictures aren't the best, but these cookies are amazing! I made them for my church just a couple days ago, and people loved them! Even my husband went back for three and four tastings. 

Valentine's day is a great excuse to have and bake some delicious soft sugar cookies with a tasty icing. Make them for your favorite Valentine, co-workers or friends! These make a delicious treat, and with a little less guilt. Though we are definitely using sugar, the ingredients in this sugar cookie are better for you. So remember... Balance is key! Have a couple, and share the rest! 

Makes : About 2 dozen cookies.

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 Cup Butter, at room temperature

* 1/2 Cup Melted/Softened Coconut Oil

* 1 Cup Raw Sugar

* 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar

* 2 Eggs

* 1 Teaspoon Vanilla

* 1 Cup Original Greek Yogurt 

* 1/4 Teaspoon Almond Extract

* 3 1/2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour

* 2 Cups Almond Flour

* 2 Tablespoons Milled Flax Seeds

* 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder

* 1 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda

DIRECTIONS

1. Using a beater, mix together the butter, coconut oil, and sugar in a large bowl. Beat until creamy. 

2. Mix in the eggs, vanilla, almond extract, and Greek yogurt until combined. 

3. Using a separate large bowl, combine the flour, milled flax seeds, baking powder, and baking soda. 

4. Little by little, add in the dry ingredients to the sugar and butter mixture, until combined. 

5. Separate the dough into 2 pieces, and refrigerate each piece in the fridge in saran wrap for 1-2 hours.

6. Once the dough has chilled, sprinkle powdered sugar on the parchment paper, and roll out the dough on it so that it won't stick to the counter and break as you try to pick them up. 

7. Cut the dough with your favorite cookie cutter. I like dipping my cutter in powdered sugar in between cuts. 

8. Slowly remove the excess dough, and place the parchment paper with the cut outs unto a baking sheet.

9. Bake at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes.

10. While the cookies bake, it's time to make the frosting! See below for ingredients and directions.

ICING INGREDIENTS

* 1/4 Cup Butter

* 2/4 Melted Coconut Oil

* 3 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar 

(I like using Trader Joe's Organic Powdered Sugar, or make your own, it's easy! Check out my previous blog on "Delicious & Easy Pumpkin Bars" for the recipe)

* 3-4 Tablespoons Almond Milk (If you don't have almond milk, regular milk or cream works great too!)

* 1 Teaspoon Vanilla

* food coloring and/or sprinkles

DIRECTIONS

1. Place all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix with a beater unitl smooth. 

2. Refrigerate until cookies have completed baking, and have cooled down.

3. Enjoy!