Vanilla Chewies Lower Fat
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Vanilla Chewies, a lower-fat twist on classic homemade cookies that don’t skimp on flavor or texture. Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and non-fat Greek yogurt, these soft and chewy cookies are perfectly moist and infused with the warm, comforting essence of vanilla. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short 8-10 minute bake, they’re the ultimate healthier dessert option for busy weeknights or guilt-free snacking. Packed with a tender crumb and a hint of caramelized sweetness from brown sugar, these cookies are best enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored in an airtight container for later. Perfect for those seeking a lighter treat without sacrificing taste, these Vanilla Chewies will quickly become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
- 1 Egg white
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, and Greek yogurt. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Add the egg white and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients. Mix until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture of the cookies.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or just until the edges of the cookies are set and the tops look slightly underbaked. Do not overbake, as these cookies are meant to remain soft and chewy.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies rest on the trays for 3 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
867 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1134 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 275 mg | 6% | |
*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.
