Weight Watchers Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Indulge in guilt-free sweetness with these Weight Watchers Sour Cream Sugar Cookies—a light and fluffy twist on the classic treat! These soft-baked cookies are made with light sour cream and a touch of unsweetened applesauce to keep them moist, flavorful, and lower in calories. With just a hint of vanilla and the option to dust them with powdered sugar, they’re perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without straying from your wellness goals. Quick to prepare and bake in under 30 minutes, this recipe yields 24 delightful cookies, making it ideal for sharing or meal-prepping snacks. Whether you're hosting a gathering or looking for a healthy yet indulgent dessert, these Weight Watchers-friendly sugar cookies are sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light sour cream
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, light sour cream, and unsweetened applesauce. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly puffed. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies lightly with powdered sugar for extra sweetness. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 1952 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 377.0 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.2 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 537 mg | 11% | |
*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.
