Low Fat Classic Macadamia Cookies
Indulge guilt-free with these Low Fat Classic Macadamia Cookies, a lighter twist on the beloved cookie favorite! Packed with rich macadamia nuts and creamy white chocolate chips, this recipe swaps out butter for unsweetened applesauce, creating soft, chewy cookies that are lower in fat without sacrificing flavor. Ready in just 27 minutes from prep to bake, these irresistible treats are perfect for satisfying sweet cravings while staying mindful of nutrition. Whether you're baking for a health-conscious crowd or treating yourself, these cookies are a deliciously wholesome option you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Chopped macadamia nuts
- 0.5 cups White chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the mixture until it's well combined and smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and continue to beat until all the ingredients are incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can result in a tougher cookie texture.
Fold in the chopped macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1.5 inches between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies' edges are lightly golden. They may appear slightly undercooked in the center, but they will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cookies warm or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.1 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 1439 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 355.1 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 199.6 g | ||
| Protein | 38.1 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1178 mg | 25% | |
*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.
