Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
I am SO excited to share my homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe with all of you!! These are the BEST chocolate chip cookies if you’re looking for a cookie with less calories and fat, that actually taste GOOD! I didn’t think it possible to make a low-fat chocolate chip cookie that was soft and chewy in the center without being cakey. But after testing many rounds I created the perfect cookie that my family loved! They’re lightly sweetened and there’s and only three tablespoons of coconut oil (in place of butter) in the entire batch! This is my go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe when I’m looking to make a lighter alternative! My brother who’s a cookie lover, couldn’t believe how good they were!
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
Granulated white sugar and light brown sugar Coconut oil or butter One large egg Apple sauce which replaces part of the fat Vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
All-purpose flour Baking soda Kosher salt Sugar-free chocolate chips (such as Lily’s) Optional sea salt for topping
How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies
Variations
I use sugar-free chocolate chips but you can use milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chocolate chunks or dark chocolate chips. Make them dairy-free with dairy-free chocolate chips. Try them with craisins and white chocolate chips in place of chocolate chips. To reduce the sugar you can use monk fruit sweetener or your favorite sugar replacement.
Storage
Baked cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Once cooled and at room temperature, you can refrigerate them if storing them longer so they stay soft. You can also freeze them, they will last in the freezer up to 3 months.
How healthy is a chocolate chip cookie?
The healthiness of a chocolate chip cookie can vary greatly depending on the ingredients used and the serving size. My chocolate chip cookie recipe with its mix of regular sugars, apple sauce, sugar-free chocolate chips, and coconut oil is a slight improvement over traditional recipes which reduces sugar and calories. While chocolate chip cookies are a delightful treat, they’re best enjoyed in moderation!
Are there sugar free chocolate chips?
Yes, sugar-free chocolate chips do exist. They are often sweetened with alternative sweeteners like stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit, making them suitable for those looking to reduce their sugar intake. These sugar-free chocolate chips can be used in baking or as toppings, similar to regular chocolate chips. I usually buy the brand Lily’s.
Do cookies have a lot of calories?
Cookies generally have a high calorie count, often ranging from 200 to 300 calories per cookie, depending on their size and ingredients. Comparing this to my low calorie cookie recipe, which includes apple sauce and sugar-free chocolate chips as healthier alternatives, these cookies have fewer calories per serving, especially if the amount of sugar and fat is lower than in traditional recipes.
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