Whether you’re looking for a treat before a trip to the movies or just want to grab your cardigan and relax at home, our Farmer Cheese Sugar Cookies will make sure you have the best day. Lifeway’s version of this classic recipe uses Lifeway Farmer Cheese and Lifeway Kefir in the batter for a cookie that’s crispy on the outside, chewy in the center, and simply decedent throughout.
Pro-tip: Dip these cookies in a cool glass of your favorite Lifeway Kefir for extra happiness.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 25 mins Servings: 12-24Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Lifeway Kefir Butter*, softened
- 1/2 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely ground cane sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. allspice or nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
Directions
- Cream kefir butter and Lifeway Farmer Cheese until blended.
- Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture. Mix until crumbles are formed, and slowly pour in Lifeway Kefir until the dough becomes a cookie dough consistency.
- Form into a loaf. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
- Slice thin and bake on a greased or lined baking sheet at 375°F for 8 – 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
