Dove-Shaped Sugar Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 18

Snack

This Dove-Shaped Sugar Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen A little lemon zest, vanilla and light corn syrup make this sugar cookie recipe soar, while its charming dove shape sends a fitting peaceful message for the holidays.

Ingredients

1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 large egg
1 tbsp. light corn syrup
1 tbsp. grated lemon zest
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
4 x 2-in. dove-shaped cookie cutter
Blue, white cookie decorating icings

Instructions

In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and salt with mixer on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Reduce speed to medium and add egg; beat until combined. Beat in corn syrup, lemon zest and vanilla. Reduce speed to low and add flour in 2 batches. Shape dough into 2 disks; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
Heat oven to 350 ºF. Roll out 1 disk at a time between 2 sheets of wax paper to 1 ⁄4 in. thick. Remove top layer of wax paper and cut out shapes using cookie cutters. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until cookies are golden. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
Apply a blue icing dot for eye. Decorate as desired using white icing.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dove-Shaped Sugar Cookies good for PCOS?

Yes, this Dove-Shaped Sugar Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 18 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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