Lower Fat Chewy Oatmeal Spice Cookies
Indulge guilt-free with these Lower Fat Chewy Oatmeal Spice Cookies, a delightful treat that sacrifices nothing in flavor while keeping things light. Packed with hearty old-fashioned rolled oats and infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these cookies offer a cozy, homemade taste in every bite. By using unsweetened applesauce instead of butter, these cookies achieve their tender, chewy texture with significantly less fat. Optional mix-ins like raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped walnuts add bursts of flavor and crunch, making them perfect for customization. Ready in just 25 minutes with simple pantry staples, they're an irresistible snack or dessert you'll feel good about sharing. Perfect for a health-conscious twist on classic oatmeal cookies, this recipe is a must-try for any cookie lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk the applesauce, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and whisk again until fully combined.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
If using raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped walnuts, gently fold them into the dough at this stage.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers as the dough won't spread much during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just set. The centers of the cookies will appear soft but will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2683 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.8 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1349 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 514.8 g | 187% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 303.8 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 1999 mg | 43% | |
*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.
