Low Fat Rainbow Cookie
Brighten up your dessert table with these irresistibly vibrant Low Fat Rainbow Cookies—a guilt-free treat that's as stunning as it is delicious! Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are made lighter using unsweetened applesauce while still delivering a soft, buttery texture and a burst of sweetness. Each cookie features a whimsical swirl of red, yellow, green, and blue hues, created effortlessly with food coloring for a cheerful rainbow effect. Ready quickly in under 40 minutes, including baking time, these colorful cookies are easy to make and sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a fun baking project, these low-fat cookies are a delightful way to indulge without compromise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 5 drops Red food coloring
- 5 drops Yellow food coloring
- 5 drops Green food coloring
- 5 drops Blue food coloring
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Divide the cookie dough into four equal parts in separate bowls.
Add red food coloring to one bowl, yellow to the second, green to the third, and blue to the fourth. Mix each bowl until the color is even.
Take small portions (about a teaspoon each) of each colored dough and press them together lightly to form a multicolored dough ball. Repeat until all dough is used.
Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set, but the center is still soft.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your delightful low-fat rainbow cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 315 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 1715 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 350.0 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 438 mg | 9% | |
*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.
