Sugar-Free Amerikaner
Discover the perfect guilt-free indulgence with our Sugar-Free Amerikaner recipe! These tender, cake-like cookies are a wholesome twist on the classic German treat, featuring whole wheat flour for added nutrition and erythritol as a sweetener, making them ideal for a sugar-free diet. A hint of vanilla and a touch of unsweetened applesauce ensure a moist and flavorful bite, while the rich two-toned cream cheese topping—half plain and half chocolate—adds a luscious finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make treats are perfect for dessert or a mid-afternoon snack. Whether you’re cutting back on sugar or just looking for a healthier alternative, these sugar-free Amerikaner will surely satisfy your cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Butter
- 100 grams Erythritol sweetener
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 100 milliliters Milk
- 50 grams Unsweetened applesauce
- 150 grams Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and erythritol together until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and egg to the butter mixture, beating well until the mixture is smooth.
Gradually add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture alternately, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the unsweetened applesauce until incorporated into the dough.
Using a tablespoon, scoop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each mound slightly with the back of the spoon to form thick discs.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
While the Amerikaner are cooling, prepare the cream cheese topping. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with the remaining erythritol until smooth and creamy.
Divide the cream cheese mixture into two parts. Add the cocoa powder to one half and mix until well combined to create a chocolate topping.
Once the Amerikaner are cool, spread half of them with the plain cream cheese mixture and the other half with the chocolate-flavored mixture.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.8 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.9 g | 404% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 615 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 3239 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.8 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 55.5 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 423 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1672 mg | 36% | |
*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.
