Christmas Sugar Cookie Cutouts

Name: Christmas Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 30 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup butter, softened; ¾ cup sugar; ½ tsp orange zest; 1 tsp. baking powder; ¼ tsp. salt; 1 large egg; 4 tsp milk; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour

Classic sugar cookies perfect for cutting into holiday shapes and decorating.

Glycemic Load: 7.4 (Low)

394 calories per serving

Serves: 30

Prep: 1-2 hours chilling time

Cook: 7-10 minutes

About This Calculation

Christmas Sugar Cookie Cutouts has a low glycemic load of 7.4 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are all-purpose flour (GL 4.1), sugar (GL 3.3), milk (GL 0.0). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.