Delightfully Light Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the heavenly taste of these Delightfully Light Chocolate Chip Cookies, where each bite offers a beautifully airy texture reminiscent of a sponge cake. These cookies are crafted to not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also keep your calorie count in check. Made with wholesome ingredients like nonfat yogurt and unsweetened applesauce, these cookies are a guilt-free treat you can enjoy any time of the day. Perfect for sharing or savoring on your own, these cookies will quickly become your favorite low-calorie delight!
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
baking powder
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
margarine
3 tablespoons (softened)
plain nonfat yogurt
5 tablespoons
sugar
1/2 cup
light brown sugar
1/4 cup (packed)
cornstarch
2 tablespoons
unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup
skim milk
2 tablespoons
vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon
chocolate chips
1/2 cup (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a cookie sheet.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the margarine, nonfat yogurt, sugar, light brown sugar, cornstarch, unsweetened applesauce, skim milk, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until it is smooth and well blended.
3
In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
4
Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5
Using a teaspoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving space between each for spreading.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 6-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Keep a close eye on them to avoid overbaking.
7
Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Delightfully Light Chocolate Chip Cookies?
These are low-calorie cookies featuring a unique airy texture reminiscent of sponge cake, made with wholesome ingredients like yogurt and applesauce.
What is the secret to the light texture of these cookies?
The sponge-like, airy texture is achieved by using nonfat yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, and a small amount of cornstarch.
What temperature should I set my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking the cookies.
Do I need to prepare the cookie sheet?
Yes, you should lightly grease a cookie sheet before dropping the dough onto it.
What type of yogurt is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 5 tablespoons of plain nonfat yogurt.
Is margarine used in these cookies?
Yes, use 3 tablespoons of softened margarine.
What kind of applesauce is recommended?
Use 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce to maintain the low-calorie profile.
What types of sugar are included?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of regular sugar and 1/4 cup of packed light brown sugar.
Why is cornstarch included in the recipe?
Two tablespoons of cornstarch are used to help create the specific light and airy texture of the cookies.
What type of milk should I use?
The recipe specifies 2 tablespoons of skim milk.
How should I prepare the flour?
The 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour should be sifted along with the other dry ingredients.
Which leavening agents are used?
The recipe uses both 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
What kind of chocolate chips can I use?
You can use 1/2 cup of either semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
How do I mix the wet ingredients?
In a large bowl, beat the margarine, yogurt, sugars, cornstarch, applesauce, milk, and vanilla until smooth and well blended.
When do I add the flour mixture?
Gradually add the sifted dry mixture (flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt) to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
How should the chocolate chips be added?
Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough to ensure they are evenly distributed.
What is the method for placing dough on the sheet?
Use a teaspoon to drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet.
Should I leave space between the cookies?
Yes, leave space between each spoonful of dough to allow for spreading during baking.
How long do these cookies bake?
Bake them for 6 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the edges are lightly golden brown.
Is it easy to overbake these cookies?
Yes, you should keep a close eye on them to avoid overbaking, as they only take a few minutes.
How should the cookies be cooled?
Let them cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 13 total ingredients in this recipe.
Is vanilla extract used in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Is there salt in these cookies?
Yes, the recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Are these cookies considered a healthy dessert?
Yes, they are described as a guilt-free treat and a healthy dessert option.
What type of cookie are these?
These are categorized as drop cookies.
Can I use light brown sugar?
Yes, the recipe specifically requires 1/4 cup of packed light brown sugar.
Is this recipe good for those watching their calories?
Absolutely, they are crafted specifically to keep your calorie count in check.
What is the consistency of the dough?
The dough is smooth and well blended, producing a cookie that is airy rather than dense.