12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

By , SparkPeople Blogger
One of our members took the classic chocolate chip cookie and gave it just a little tweak to make it healthier. The good news is that this version is just as tasty as the original.

This version also uses a sugar substitute to lower the calories.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup Splenda
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter (unsalted, and softened)
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12-ounce bag of semisweet chocolate chips

    Nutrition Info:
    Calories: 148.7
    Fat: 8.9 g
    Find the full nutrition info here.

    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

    In a large bowl sift together flours, baking soda and salt.

    In a separate bowl cream together Splenda, brown sugar, butter, applesauce, egg yolks and vanilla extract.

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and pour in chocolate chips. Stir until combined; don't overmix.

    Scoop cookies onto a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

    Bake 13-18 minutes.

    Yields 3 dozen cookies.

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    Do you substitute healthier ingredients in your cookie recipes?