Low Fat Classic Snickerdoodles
Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with these Low Fat Classic Snickerdoodles, a lighter twist on the beloved cookie. These treats deliver all the nostalgic charm of the traditional recipe, featuring a perfectly soft and chewy center with a crisp cinnamon-sugar coating, but swap out heavy ingredients for healthier alternatives like low-fat Greek yogurt and just a touch of butter. With only 20 minutes of prep time and yielding 24 golden-brown cookies, these snickerdoodles are ideal for sharing or enjoying as a wholesome dessert. Whether you’re looking for a low-fat baking recipe or a healthier version of a classic favorite, these snickerdoodles offer all the flavor with none of the compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter, Greek yogurt, and 0.75 cup of granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat completely.
Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.8 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 288 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 1807 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 322.0 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 178.3 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 629 mg | 13% | |
*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.
