The Best Lower Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Name: The Best Lower Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 tablespoons light butter, such as Smart Balance or Land O'Lakes Light; 1 egg; 2 egg whites; 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour; 1/2 cup ground oatmeal (measure after grounding the oats to a coarse flour consistency); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, good quality (I plan to chop up dark Dove bars); 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional); 1/4 teaspoon salt, to bring out a bit more flavor

Servings: persons

16 tablespoons light butter, such as Smart Balance or Land O'Lakes Light
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 cup ground oatmeal (measure after grounding the oats to a coarse flour consistency)
1 teaspoon baking soda
10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, good quality (I plan to chop up dark Dove bars)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt, to bring out a bit more flavor

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Cream the butter and both sugars in a large bowl. Beat with electric mixer until smooth. Add the egg, egg whites, salt and the vanilla. Beat well.
3
In a smaller bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, ground oatmeal and baking soda). Slowly add the dry items into the larger bowl and beat with electric mixer until batter is smooth and creamy. Fold in entire bag of chocolate chips, and if you like add the walnuts.
4
Drop dough by large teaspoons (or scant Tablespoons) onto cookie sheet and bake for 11 minutes (the time REALLY depends on your oven so watch that first batch!).

1281

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 tablespoons light butter, such as Smart Balance or Land O'Lakes Light, 1 egg, 2 egg whites, 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, The Best Lower Fat Chocolate Chip 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.

The Best Lower Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies

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