Peanut Butter Cookies Low Cal Low Fat High Taste Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt! These incredibly delicious peanut butter cookies use unsweetened applesauce instead of oil or butter, dramatically reducing fat and calories. Perfect for healthy baking, weight watchers, or anyone craving a fresh-baked treat without the compromise. Simple to make and unbelievably tasty!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 61.5 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
Peanut Butter Cookies Low Cal Low Fat High Taste 13

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Cookies Low Cal Low Fat High Taste

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How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies Low Cal Low Fat High Taste

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease or line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon baking powder.
  4. In a separate large bowl, cream together ½ cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 large egg. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Roll the dough into ¾-inch balls. Place the balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Use a fork dipped in flour to gently flatten each ball, creating a crisscross pattern.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Keep a close eye on them as ovens can vary.
  9. 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

4 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g