Healthy Cream Cheese Cookies
Indulge guilt-free in these *Healthy Cream Cheese Cookies*, a perfectly balanced treat that's soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Made with whole wheat pastry flour for added nutrients, reduced-fat cream cheese for a creamy texture, and coconut sugar for a natural sweetness, these cookies are a healthier twist on a classic favorite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and optional dark chocolate chips for a touch of decadence, they’re ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt. Perfect for snack time, dessert, or when you’re craving a homemade treat, these cookies are as easy to make as they are to love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (reduced-fat, softened)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 0.5 cup Coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your 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 whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Add the coconut sugar and continue mixing until well combined and fluffy, approximately 2 more minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and egg, beating until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips at this point.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers to ensure even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.5 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.1 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 409 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 1646 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 334.7 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.3 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.5 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1650 mg | 35% | |
*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.
