Fat Free Chewy Chocolate Cookies
Indulge your chocolate cravings guilt-free with these irresistible Fat Free Chewy Chocolate Cookies! Perfectly rich and chocolaty, these cookies achieve their soft, chewy texture without a hint of butter or oil, thanks to the clever use of unsweetened applesauce and egg whites. The combination of unsweetened cocoa powder and optional fat-free mini chocolate chips gives each bite a decadent flavor burst, while being surprisingly low in fat. Ready in just under 30 minutes, this easy recipe is a time-saving treat you can whip up any day of the week. Whether you’re watching your calories or simply looking for a lighter dessert option, these homemade cookies are a delicious choice for guilt-free indulgence. Perfect for lunchbox snacks, post-dinner desserts, or sharing with friends, they’re sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.333 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.666 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.333 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 large Egg whites
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional, fat free if available)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce, and mix until the sugars are dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
If desired, fold in the mini chocolate chips for a touch of extra sweetness and texture.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cookies are just set around the edges. The centers will still look slightly soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your fat-free chewy chocolate cookies! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 25.1 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 968 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 391.8 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.7 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 240.4 g | ||
| Protein | 39.7 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 1712 mg | 36% | |
*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.
