Lighten Up Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate guilt-free treat with these Lighten Up Chocolate Chip Cookies! Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies achieve a healthier twist by replacing some of the butter with unsweetened applesauce, all while retaining that classic homemade flavor you adore. The combination of light brown sugar and a touch of granulated sugar ensures the perfect sweetness, while semisweet chocolate chips bring bursts of rich indulgence to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, these quick and easy cookies are perfect for busy bakers who crave a lighter dessert option without sacrificing flavor. Pair them with a glass of milk or a warm cup of tea for a comforting snack that feels as good as it tastes.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups Light brown sugar (packed)
- 3 tablespoons Granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, applesauce, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the vanilla extract and egg to the wet mixture, and beat until fully combined.
Step 5
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Fold in the chocolate chips gently using a spatula.
Step 7
Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Step 9
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (698.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2634.9 |
| Total Fat 103.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 61.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 343.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1371.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 409.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 258.9g | |
| Protein 37.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 81.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 244.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1078.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories