Low Fat Frosted Sugar Cookies

Indulge in these Low Fat Frosted Sugar Cookies, a guilt-free twist on a classic treat! Perfectly soft and lightly sweetened with a blend of granulated and brown sugar, these cookies stay moist and tender thanks to the addition of fat-free Greek yogurt. Topped with a creamy, light frosting made from softened light cream cheese and powdered sugar, they deliver all the flavor of traditional frosted sugar cookies without the extra calories. Easy to make in just 25 minutes from start to finish, this recipe yields 24 crowd-pleasing cookies, ideal for parties, holiday platters, or everyday snacking. Loaded with delightful texture and flavor, these low-fat cookies are proof that you don't need to sacrifice indulgence for a healthier lifestyle!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
• 1.5 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons light cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well until combined.

Step 5

Stir in the yogurt until smooth, then gently fold in the dry flour mixture using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting by mixing the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and milk in a bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 10

Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a thin layer of frosting over each cookie.

Step 11

Let the frosting set before serving. Enjoy your low-fat frosted sugar cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(984.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3281.9

Total Fat 66.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 376.0mg	0%
Sodium 2013.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 617.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 382.5g
Protein 53.5g	0%

Vitamin D 60.3IU	0%
Calcium 310.6mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 723.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.2%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 75.2%