Craving a sweet treat while prioritizing your kidney health? Cream cheese sugar cookies are the perfect solution. This recipe replaces traditional ingredients with kidney-friendly alternatives, ensuring you can enjoy a delicious dessert without compromising your dietary needs. These cookies use cream cheese to reduce the need for high-fat ingredients and rely on low-sodium baking essentials to keep your kidneys happy. Their soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture makes them an irresistible option for anyone looking to treat themselves mindfully.
This recipe is so beneficial for kidney health because of its thoughtful selection of ingredients. Cream cheese provides a creamy, satisfying texture while being lower in phosphorus than other baking options. Additionally, the recipe avoids excessive sodium and uses moderate amounts of sugar, essential for managing kidney function. This allows you to enjoy a sweet indulgence without placing undue stress on your body. Ready to bake these kidney-friendly cookies? Contact HLT Nutrition Co. at (760) 966-4717 for guidance on maintaining a healthy, flavorful diet.
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, unsalted, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg, separated
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
Optional garnish: colored sugar
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond extract, vanilla extract and egg yolk. Blend well. Stir in flour until well-blended.
Chill cookie dough for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough, one third at a time to ¼–inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with lightly floured cookie cutters.
Place them 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Leave cookies plain, or if desired, brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with colored sugar.
Bake cream cheese cookies for 7–9 minutes or until light golden brown. Let cool completely before serving.
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