Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookies Light Version
Indulge in the timeless charm of Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookies with this light version that delivers all the flavor you love with fewer calories. These cookies achieve a perfect balance of crisp edges and chewy centers, thanks to a clever swap of unsalted butter and unsweetened applesauce for a lighter texture. With simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a touch of pure vanilla extract, this recipe brings rich, chocolatey goodness while cutting back on fat and sugar. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, these cookies are perfect for guilt-free snacking or a healthier addition to your dessert table. Treat yourself to a classic made better!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 unit Large egg white
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the softened butter, unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
Add the vanilla extract, egg, and egg white to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until smooth and fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in three parts, mixing on low speed after each addition until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a rubber spatula or spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown but the centers still appear slightly soft.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your light version of classic Nestle chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3578 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.9 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.1 g | 456% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 2618 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 545.9 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 316.1 g | ||
| Protein | 50.2 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 633 mg | 13% | |
*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.
