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Old Fashioned Einkorn Sugar Cookie Recipe

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September 4, 2021 by Rhonda 4 Comments

My Einkorn sugar cookie recipe is based on my great-grandmother’s sugar cookie recipe. This recipe makes a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. One of the nice things about it is that the dough can be rolled out to cut with cookie cutters or dropped by the spoonful for a truly old-fashioned drop sugar cookie. Your cookie jar will be empty before your oven gets cold!

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We use Einkorn flour because of the gastrointestinal issues we have with modern wheat varieties. Everyone was concerned about having their favorite holiday treats made with Einkorn flour. While there are some adjustments required for some recipes when using Einkorn, this one was easy and the result is an even tastier sugar cookie!

I can help you with the learning curve when switching to Einkorn. There are a few tips and tricks that can make it easier for you. If you have questions about Einkorn conversion, we have a free download to help you.

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Einkorn Sugar Cookie Recipe: FAQ
Why do my sugar cookies spread out when baking?
What makes my sugar cookies dry and crumbly?
Why are my sugar cookies tough?
Can I restore moisture to a dry cookie?
Einkorn Sugar Cookie Recipe
To Roll Dough For Use With Cookie Cutters:
To Make An Old-Fashioned Dropped Sugar Cookie (my preferred method)
Baking Directions:
To Frost or Not to Frost
Homemade Einkorn Sugar Cookie Recipe
Notes
Nutrition

Einkorn Sugar Cookie Recipe: FAQ

Why do my sugar cookies spread out when baking?

I recommend lining your cookie tray with parchment paper or using an ungreased cookie sheet. Greasing your baking sheet adds more oil to the recipe just as having too much fat in a recipe will cause the cookies to spread so will a greased baking sheet.

The other reason may be that you added too much butter or did not add the correct amount of flour.

What makes my sugar cookies dry and crumbly?

The most likely reason is the use of too much flour. Avoid over flouring your rolling surface. Use on a faint dusting.

The second most likely reason is that you overbaked them. Cookies should be taken out one or two minutes before you think they are completely done. They will continue to cook on the baking sheet for that long once you remove them from the oven.

Allow them to cool on the tray for 2 minutes then remove the cookies to a cooling rack. Store them in an airtight container as soon as they are thoroughly cool.

Why are my sugar cookies tough?

Usually, the reason sugar cookies or really any cookie, turn out tough is that they have been over-mixed.

Over mixing develops the gluten in the flour and too high of a gluten level makes for tough cookies. Mix only until all the ingredients are well combined.

With Einkorn flour it’s critical to not over mix any recipe. For most recipes it’s important to allow a 15-minute resting period after the dough is mixed and before you use or shape it. This is easily accomplished by prepping other ingredients, pans, or the over. Overmixing is the number one cause of failure when using Einkorn flour.

Can I restore moisture to a dry cookie?

It may be possible to make a dried out cookie softer but it’s not a guarantee. My grandmother put a slice of bread in the cookie canister. I was a grown woman before I understood she was adding moisture to the tin to keep cookies soft by placing the bread in there with them.

Einkorn Sugar Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 ⅓ cup sugar
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 cups all-purpose Einkorn flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp real salt (Learn about real salt)
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla (1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring – optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a medium size bowl, combine flour, soda, and real salt. (I received a mixing tool from my kids for my birthday one year and I have to say I never want to be without it!)
  2. In a medium size mixing bowl cream sugars and butter together.
  3. Add eggs one at a time until well blended.
  4. Slowly add dry ingredients, mixing well.  
    • Add vanilla while mixing.
    • Mix just until all ingredients are well combined.

To Roll Dough For Use With Cookie Cutters:

  1. Refrigerate the dough for 2 hours.
  2. Then separate the dough into two equal balls (as close as you can get to it)
  3. You can lightly dust the rolling surface with flour but I prefer to place the dough ball between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out.
  4. Roll dough to 1/4″ thickness.
  5. Cut with cookie cutters and repeat until all the dough is used.
  6. Shape and bake any “scrap” pieces of dough after you have cut your cookies.

To Make An Old-Fashioned Dropped Sugar Cookie (my preferred method)

  1. Scoop out a well-rounded teaspoon (like you stir tea or coffee with) of dough.
  2. Roll it into a ball.  
  3. Place each ball onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and use the smooth, flat bottom of a glass or other object to pat out flat.
    • I use a wooden spoon or my fingers.  
    • Whatever you decide to use, dip it in sugar to keep it from sticking to the dough.

Baking Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F for 15 minutes
  2. Place your baking rack in the middle of the oven and put the cookie sheet in.
  3. Bake until the edges are golden brown.
    • In my gas oven, this is around 9-10 mins.  We like them crunchy on the edges, but soft in the middle so this is the time I use. 
    • For soft cookies bake 8 minutes and check.
    • For firmer, crisp cookies, bake for 12 minutes.
  4. Let them cool on the pan for 2 minutes then remove the cookies to a cooling rack.
  5. As soon as they are cool, store them in an airtight container.

To Frost or Not to Frost

  • A truly old-fashioned sugar cookie recipe is not frosted, but it is melt in the mouth delicious. However, we enjoy them frosted with buttercream frosting, especially during the holidays.
Einkorn sugar cookie

Homemade Einkorn Sugar Cookie Recipe

An easy, old-fashioned cookie based on my great-grandmother’s sugar cookie recipe. This Einkorn sugar cookie recipe makes a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. Your cookie jar will be empty before your oven gets cold!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Refrigeration for use with cookie cutters: 2 hours hrs
Servings: 24 Makes 2 1/2 – 3 dozen depending on size of cookie cutter or dropped scoop
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 ⅓ cup sugar
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 cups all-purpose Einkorn flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla - (1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring – optional)
Instructions
Instructions
  • In a medium size bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. (I received a mixing tool from my kids for my birthday one year and I have to say I never want to be without it!)
  • In a medium size mixing bowl cream sugars and butter together.
  • Add eggs one at a time until well blended.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients, mixing well.  Add vanilla while mixing. Mix just until all ingredients are well combined.
To Roll Dough For Use With Cookie Cutters:
  • Refrigerate the dough for 2 hours.
  • Then separate the dough into two equal balls (as close as you can get to it)
  • You can lightly dust the rolling surface with flour but I prefer to place the dough ball between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out. Roll dough to 1/4″ thickness.
  • Cut with cookie cutters and repeat until all the dough is used. Shape and bake any “scrap” pieces of dough after you have cut your cookies.
To Make An Old-Fashioned Dropped Sugar Cookie (my preferred method)
  • Scoop out a well-rounded teaspoon (like you stir tea or coffee with) of dough.
  • Roll it into a ball.  
  • Place each ball onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and use the smooth, flat bottom of a glass or other object to pat out flat. I use a wooden spoon or my fingers.  
Baking Directions:
  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F for 15 minutes
  • Place your baking rack in the middle of the oven and put the cookie sheet in.
  • Bake until the edges are golden brown. In my gas oven, this is around 9-10 mins.  We like them crunchy on the edges, but soft in the middle so this is the time I use. Use 8 minutes and check for completely soft cookies. Use 12 minutes for firmer cookies.
  • Let them cool on the pan for 2 minutes then remove to a cooling rack.
  • As soon as they are cool, store them in an airtight container.
To Frost or Not to Frost
  • A truly old-fashioned sugar cookie recipe is not frosted, but it is melt in the mouth delicious. We enjoy them frosted with buttercream frosting, especially during the holidays.

Notes

I use only organic, non-gmo ingredients and yard eggs. You can use what you like to use.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Einkorn Sugar Cookie Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
218
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
173
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
41
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
11
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
266
IU
5
%
Calcium
 
14
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

I hope you enjoy this Einkorn sugar cookie recipe as much as we do.

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Comments

  1. Reba says

    March 22, 2022 at 4:50 pm

    I was wondering if you can make the sugar cookie dough and cut out the cookies but freeze them to bake later?

    Reply
    • Rhonda says

      March 23, 2022 at 8:53 am

      Reba, Yes you can do this. Once you’ve cut the cookies into the shapes you want, place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze them in single layers. You can freeze several layers at a time by placing parchment paper between each layer. Once they’re frozen, you can place them in a freezer bag or container and keep them in the freezer. As an extra precaution and to make it easy to only take out the number you want, place a piece of parchment paper between each cookie. They are good for 6 months but I will say that after 3 months the quality will go down. I hope this answers your question. If not, please let me know.

      Reply
  2. Betty Russell says

    September 5, 2021 at 7:06 pm

    Hi Rhonda, I am anxious to try the pancake recipe & I am happy it is a low a carb pancake. Do you have a good source for purchasing the Einkorn flour at a reasonable price? I have not tried it yet because of the price but I am thinking of trying it since it is low carb & healthy.. Appreciate your good e-mails & recipes. Blessings, Betty

    Reply
    • Rhonda says

      September 6, 2021 at 10:31 am

      Hello Betty,
      I am so glad you dropped in to say hello. Thank you for being a part of TFL Community.
      Einkorn is expensive but it pays off in health benefits. In our article on “What is Einkorn” we talk about how to lower the cost by milling your own flour. Einkorn berries are cheaper than the flour but you have to have a grain mill. So it’s more upfront cost but cheaper in the long run. We have some grain mills on the Country Store on Amazon which we recommend.

      As far as purchasing the flour, I purchase it from Jovial Foods and Amazon, depending on which has the better price when I need to order. If you do want to purchase the berries, you do that on both sites as well.

      I hope this helps. If not, please feel free to contact me by email any time!

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