Low Fat Sugar Cookies of Goodness
Indulge in guilt-free sweetness with these Low Fat Sugar Cookies of Goodness, the perfect treat for health-conscious bakers! Crafted with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and low-fat yogurt, these soft, chewy cookies deliver all the classic sugar cookie flavor with a fraction of the fat. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re a quick and easy dessert that’s perfect for everyday snacking or light holiday baking. With a hint of pure vanilla and the option to dust with powdered sugar for a touch of elegance, these cookies strike the perfect balance between comfort and wellness. Serve them at your next gathering, or enjoy them as a midday pick-me-up—you won’t even miss the butter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Low-fat yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 large Egg white
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the granulated sugar with the unsweetened applesauce until smooth and well-combined.
Add the low-fat yogurt, egg white, and vanilla extract to the sugar-applesauce mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula. Mix just until the dough comes together—do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Optional: Flatten the dough slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers for more even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should still be soft when removed from the oven.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Sift powdered sugar over the cooled cookies for an extra touch of sweetness before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1128 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 370.2 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 181.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 542 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.
