Low Fat Whole Foods Market Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Indulge guilt-free with these Low Fat Whole Foods Market Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies—a delicious spin on a classic treat that combines rich, nutty brown butter flavor with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and whole wheat pastry flour. This recipe is perfect for health-conscious cookie lovers, offering a reduced fat content without compromising on taste. Featuring chunks of dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher) for decadent bursts of flavor and optional chopped walnuts for added texture, these cookies are irresistibly soft with a slightly chewy center. Ready in under 30 minutes of baking time, they’re ideal for a quick homemade dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while staying light. Perfect for sharing or as a snack, don’t miss the chance to savor this healthier twist on chocolate chunk cookies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat pastry flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Dark chocolate chunks (70% cacao or higher)
- 0.25 cup Walnuts (optional, chopped)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue to cook until the butter foams, then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter and applesauce. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, whisking until smooth and well incorporated.
Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and light in texture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the dark chocolate chunks and walnuts, if using.
Cover the dough and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to ensure the cookies hold their shape when baked.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly underdone, as they will set while cooling.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.3 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.5 g | 372% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 1393 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 348.0 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.4 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 26.8 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 2284 mg | 49% | |
*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.
