Low Fat Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with these Low Fat Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies—a delightful twist on a classic fall dessert! Bursting with cozy flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon, these soft and chewy cookies are made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and canned pumpkin puree, keeping them lower in fat while still irresistibly moist. Each bite is studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, delivering just the right touch of indulgence. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for whipping up a lighter treat for holiday gatherings, snack time, or any occasion. Plus, they’re easy to make and yield a batch of 24 cookies, so there’s plenty to share (if you can resist eating them all yourself!). Embrace the flavors of autumn with these healthier pumpkin chocolate chip cookies that don’t skimp on taste!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 egg white
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Step 3
In a large bowl, beat together the applesauce, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
Step 4
Add the pumpkin puree and egg white to the wet mixture, and stir until well combined.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 7
Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1.5 inches apart.
Step 8
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are set.
Step 9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (873.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2041.9 |
| Total Fat 42.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g | |
| Cholesterol 4.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1798.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 411.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 238.1g | |
| Protein 33.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 215.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1028.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories