Low Fat Chocolate Covered Cookies
Delight in guilt-free indulgence with these irresistibly delicious Low Fat Chocolate Covered Cookies! Crafted with wholesome whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with honey and unsweetened applesauce, these cookies offer the perfect balance of taste and health. Each bite is coated in a luscious layer of reduced-fat semi-sweet chocolate, delivering rich indulgence without the extra calories. Made in under 40 minutes, including prep and baking time, this easy recipe is ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests with a homemade treat. Perfect for those seeking a healthy dessert option, these low-fat cookies are best served fresh or stored as a quick snack to enjoy throughout the week. Whether you're pursuing a healthier lifestyle or simply love chocolate, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips (reduced fat)
- 2 tablespoons Non-fat milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, mix the unsweetened applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to form a dough.
Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the chocolate coating by adding the semi-sweet chocolate chips and non-fat milk to a heatproof bowl.
Melt the chocolate mixture over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method) or carefully microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
Once the cookies are cool, dip each cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off before placing them back on the parchment-lined sheet.
Let the chocolate set by leaving the cookies at room temperature or refrigerating them for faster setting.
Serve the cookies once the chocolate has fully set and enjoy your low-fat treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 50.4 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1144 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.1 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.9 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1305 mg | 28% | |
*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.
