Lighten Up Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Craving delicious chocolate chip cookies without the guilt? This recipe, adapted from Woman's World Magazine, uses canola oil to deliver surprisingly buttery flavor with a shockingly low 76 calories and only 2g of fat per cookie! These lightened-up treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without derailing your healthy eating goals. Get ready for a delightful surprise!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 74.8 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Lighten Up Chocolate Chip Cookies

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How to Make Lighten Up Chocolate Chip Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and oil until smooth. Beat in the eggs, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

4g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lighten Up Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Lighten Up Chocolate Chip Cookies takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lighten Up Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Lighten Up Chocolate Chip Cookies has approximately 74.8 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lighten Up Chocolate Chip Cookies?

The key ingredients for Lighten Up Chocolate Chip Cookies are All Purpose Flour, Salt, Baking Soda, Egg, Egg White, Crisco. See the full list with measurements above.

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