Low Fat Classic Thumbprint Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with these Low Fat Classic Thumbprint Cookies, a lighter twist on the timeless favorite! Made with unsweetened applesauce in place of excess butter, these cookies feature a tender texture and buttery flavor with significantly reduced fat. Each bite is adorned with a dollop of your favorite fruit jam, adding a burst of natural sweetness to complement the subtly crisp edges. Ready in just under 30 minutes, these healthier homemade treats are perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or a low-calorie snack to satisfy your cookie cravings. With simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and egg whites, these easy-to-make cookies prove that lighter desserts can still be irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 unit Egg white
- 0.5 cups Your favorite fruit jam or preserves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, softened butter, and unsweetened applesauce until smooth and creamy. This should take about 2 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
Add the vanilla extract and egg white to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop dough and roll it into 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, gently press a small indentation into the center of each cookie dough ball.
Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of your chosen fruit jam or preserves.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 912 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 324.1 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 166.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 373 mg | 8% | |
*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.
