Chewy Sunflower Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Chewy Sunflower Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup crunchy sunflower seed butter (such as SunButter(R)); 3/4 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup candied ginger, finely chopped; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks; 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 cup crunchy sunflower seed butter (such as SunButter(R))
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup candied ginger, finely chopped
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
Combine shortening, sunflower seed butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and airy. Add eggs one at a time and continue beating on medium speed until very light.
3
Sift flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and salt into a separate bowl. Mix well. Stir in candied ginger, chocolate, and sunflower seeds.
4
Gradually add flour mixture to the creamed shortening mixture, stirring gently until combined. Do not overmix. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cookies appear set, 8 to 10 minutes. Do not wait for the edges to brown. Cool on the cookie sheets for 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

1247

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup crunchy sunflower seed butter (such as SunButter(R)), 3/4 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chewy Sunflower Butter Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chewy Sunflower Butter Cookies

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