Amazing Chocolate Chip or Raisin Cookies (Low-Fat)
Submitted by joebeer
Soft oatmeal cookies studded with chocolate chips, made lighter with applesauce instead of excess butter. Crisp edges, chewy centers, under 150 calories each.
YIELD
25 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
10 minREADY
20 minCraving cookies without the guilt? This lightened-up version delivers.
Applesauce replaces most of the fat while keeping the texture soft and tender, and rolled oats add wholesome chew that makes each bite satisfying.
Brown sugar and vanilla create deep caramel notes that taste anything but diet.
Kitchen Tips
- Timing is critical: Bake these immediately after mixing. If the dough sits, cookies turn out dry and crumbly.
- Perfect patting: Dip fingers in granulated sugar before flattening each dough mound. This creates a slight crust and prevents sticking.
- Swap flexibility: Use raisins instead of chocolate chips for classic oatmeal raisin flavor at similar calorie counts.
- Storage solution: These freeze beautifully for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm 10 seconds in the microwave.
Ingredients
Directions
In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter, oil, and brown sugar until smooth.
Add egg, applesauce, and vanilla; beat until blended. Beat in baking powder, soda, and salt, then flour, until smooth.
Scrape side of bowl, then stir in oats and chocolate.
Bake dough right away; if allowed to sit, cookies will be dry.
Drop dough by 2 tablespoon portions onto 2 lightly oiled 12×15 inch baking sheets, spacing evenly.
Dip fingertips in granulated sugar, then pat cookies into ⅓ inch thick rounds.
Bake in a 350℉ (180℃) oven until pale golden, about 10 minutes; switch pan positions after 5 minutes. Lift to racks; eat warm or cool.
Makes about 25.
Per cookie: 145 cal. (29.5% from fat) 2.3 g protein 4.6 g fat (1.9 g sat) 25 g carbo 104 mg sodium 11 mg chol
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