By Michelle Pasia, MPH, RD, registered dietitian and coordinator of The Kogan Celiac Center
If your kitchen is about to turn into holiday-baking central, these better-for-you cookies are the perfect place to start!
The Healthy Twist? This recipe uses applesauce in place of half of the butter, and the sugar is less than a traditional cookie recipe. If you want to make it gluten-free, just swap out the all-purpose flour, for a gluten-free flour alternative. You can also change it up and add nuts too!
Ingredients (Makes 20-24 cookies)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl and set aside. In another bowl use a hand mixer or standing mixer fitted with a paddle. First cream the sugar and butter. Then add in an egg, then applesauce and oats, mixed until combined.
3. Slowly add dry ingredients, mix on low speed until combined. Then add chocolate chips and cranberries.
4. Cover dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Scoop into 1 tablespoon size dough balls and bake for 11 to 14 minutes. Cool on wire rack and store in airtight container.
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