Low-Fat Black And White Cookies Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Black And White Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cookies; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 large egg whites; icing; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided; 3 tablespoons milk or 3 tablespoons light cream, divided; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa (melted chocolate is also acceptable)

Servings: persons

cookies
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 large egg whites
icing
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
3 tablespoons milk or 3 tablespoons light cream, divided
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa (melted chocolate is also acceptable)

1
COOKIE: Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Set applesauce in a fine sieve to drain while you prepare the other ingredients.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
5
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Beat in applesauce, vanilla and lemon juice. Add in egg whites and beat until well combined. Stir in flour mixture until batter is smooth.
6
Drop batter two tablespoonfuls at a time onto the prepared baking sheet. Smooth slightly to form nice, round circles.
7
Bake for 10 minutes, until set but not browned.
8
Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
9
ICING: When cookies are cool, prepare the icing. Sift 3/4 cup confectioners sugar into two small bowls. Add 1 tbsp milk and the almond and vanilla extracts to one bowl and stir until smooth. Add cocoa and 2 tbsp milk to the other bowl and stir until smooth.
10
Using a small knife and working over the bowls to catch drips, spread each icing over half of each cookie. Set on a rack until icing is set, then store cookies in an airtight container.

907

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cookies, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat Black And White 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.

Low-Fat Black And White Cookies

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