Low Fat Classic Walnut Cookies
Indulge guilt-free with these Low Fat Classic Walnut Cookies, a lightened-up version of the timeless favorite! Perfect for health-conscious bakers, these cookies feature wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and egg whites, replacing traditional fats without sacrificing flavor. Each bite delivers the warm nuttiness of chopped walnuts paired with a soft and chewy texture. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy walnut cookie recipe is ideal for busy lifestyles and makes 20 delightful treats. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert or a nutritious snack, these low-fat cookies will satisfy your cravings without the extra calories. Great for sharing or savoring solo, store these golden goodies in an airtight container for lasting freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 large Egg white
- 0.75 cups Light brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons Canola oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Walnuts, chopped
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 soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the egg white until it becomes frothy.
Add the light brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, canola oil, and vanilla extract to the egg white. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1925 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.8 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1316 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.6 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 158.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 739 mg | 16% | |
*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.
