Guilt-Free Chocolate Fudge Cookies Recipe

Name: Guilt-Free Chocolate Fudge Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup cocoa powder natural unsweetened; 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted; 2 tablespoons canola oil or light olive oil; 1/2 cup brown sugar packed; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 x powdered sugar for dusting

Servings: persons

⅓ cup cocoa powder natural unsweetened
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
2 tablespoons canola oil or light olive oil
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 x powdered sugar for dusting

1
Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
2
Coat two cookie sheets with cooking spray or lined with baking mats.
3
In a bowl with an electric mixer, add the cocoa powder, butter, oil and both sugar.
4
Beat until well mixed and smooth.
5
Beat in applesauce and vanilla until smooth.
6
In another medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
7
Add the flour mixture into the cocoa batter, and mix with a wooden spatula until well blended.
8
Drop the dough by tablespoonful.
9
Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
10
Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until set.
11
Let cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes until they become firm.
12
Transfer the cookies onto wire racks, and cool completely.
13
Dust with powdered sugar to serve.
14
Keep in an air-tight container for up to 1 week or freeze in a zip-lock bag for up to 1 month.

562

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup cocoa powder natural unsweetened, 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted, 2 tablespoons canola oil or light olive oil, 1/2 cup brown sugar packed, and more.

Yes, Guilt-Free Chocolate Fudge Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Guilt-Free Chocolate Fudge Cookies

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