Low Fat Classic Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting
Indulge in the timeless charm of **Low Fat Classic Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting**, a guilt-free twist on a beloved treat. These cookies are soft, tender, and packed with vanilla goodness, made lighter with the clever use of unsweetened applesauce and egg white. Topped with a luscious, tangy buttercream frosting made from light cream cheese, powdered sugar, and skim milk, every bite feels indulgent yet light. With just 20 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes in the oven, this easy recipe delivers all the satisfaction of classic sugar cookies with significantly less fat, making it perfect for health-conscious bakers. Whether you’re preparing for a holiday gathering, a family treat, or just a light dessert, these cookies are guaranteed to be a hit. Keywords: low fat sugar cookies, healthy frosting recipe, light dessert, guilt-free cookies recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup light cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons skim milk
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in the applesauce, vanilla extract, and egg white until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Use a tablespoon to scoop the dough and roll into balls, then place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each dough ball with the bottom of a glass or your palm.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the buttercream frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, light cream cheese, skim milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a thin layer of frosting on each cookie using a small spatula or the back of a spoon.
Enjoy your low-fat sugar cookies with creamy frosting or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.1 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.1 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 1348 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 484.0 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 292.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 544 mg | 12% | |
*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.
