Fourth treat of Christmas: Low fat, low cal chocolate chip cookies!
As stated in my previous post, sometimes the classics are best. Hubby suggested we get moving with our cookie baking, as our treats of Christmas aren't nearly completed. We got to work!
I've had this particular recipe in my back pocket because it's a super quick, easy, and healthy recipe when I start to crave something sweet. I mean, literally, from the time the thought of making these cookies pops in my head, they're in my hand within 20 minutes. There's not too much to report with this recipe because everything is very straightforward. I will say, I wanted to try to the applesauce substitute for sugar that I've read about. My mother-in-law gave us a jar of it, so I thought this was a good time to experiment with the substitution. I was nervous because the original recipe is just so unbelievably scrumptious I didn't want to make another "pretzel mistake" and make it too healthy, taking away taste. NOPE! These cookies ended up like pillows, they were so soft and delicious. Definitely more of a cakey cookie, which we were both really happy with. The applesauce was quite an excellent addition. I won't make these any other way from now on!
These cookies aren't going to last long in our house. Ken won't be home tomorrow, so I'm hoping he brings some to work with him. I can't promise there will be any left when he gets home! (said as I chow on one while I type...)
As stated in my previous post, sometimes the classics are best. Hubby suggested we get moving with our cookie baking, as our treats of Christmas aren't nearly completed. We got to work!I've had this particular recipe in my back pocket because it's a super quick, easy, and healthy recipe when I start to crave something sweet. I mean, literally, from the time the thought of making these cookies pops in my head, they're in my hand within 20 minutes. There's not too much to report with this recipe because everything is very straightforward. I will say, I wanted to try to the applesauce substitute for sugar that I've read about. My mother-in-law gave us a jar of it, so I thought this was a good time to experiment with the substitution. I was nervous because the original recipe is just so unbelievably scrumptious I didn't want to make another "pretzel mistake" and make it too healthy, taking away taste. NOPE! These cookies ended up like pillows, they were so soft and delicious. Definitely more of a cakey cookie, which we were both really happy with. The applesauce was quite an excellent addition. I won't make these any other way from now on!
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Courtesy of RecipeLand.com
INGREDIENTS
| 1/2 | cup | sugar (I used 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce as per substitution directions) | |
| 1/4 | cup | brown sugar | |
| 1/4 | cup | softened margarine | |
| 1 | teaspoon | vanilla extract | |
| 1 | large | egg white | |
| 1 | cup | flour, all-purpose | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | baking soda | |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | salt | |
| 1/2 cup | chocolate chips |
Heat oven to 375 degrees
Mix sugars, margarine, vanilla, and egg white in large bowl.
Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool slightly, remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.
Makes about 24 cookies.
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