Chewy Chocolate Cookies Low Fat
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly chewy chocolate cookies that are as light on fat as they are big on flavor! Perfectly soft and rich, these low-fat cookies swap butter for unsweetened applesauce, delivering the same delicious texture with fewer calories. A touch of mini chocolate chips adds bursts of gooey chocolate in every bite, while egg whites and cocoa powder keep the recipe lean yet decadent. Ready in just 25 minutes, these easy-to-make treats are perfect for guilt-free snacking or sharing with friends and family. Whether you’re looking for a healthier dessert or a crowd-pleasing cookie recipe, these Chewy Chocolate Cookies are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large Egg whites
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional, dark or semi-sweet)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, mix the light brown sugar and unsweetened applesauce until well combined and smooth.
Add the egg whites and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, and whisk until fully incorporated.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
If using mini chocolate chips, gently fold them into the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. The dough will be sticky, so you may want to lightly grease the spoon or scoop.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Keep a close eye, as overbaking will result in less chewy cookies.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.6 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1390 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.5 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.5 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1583 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
