Substitutions, like applesauce instead of butter, lower the amount of fat and calories compared to traditional chocolate chip cookie recipes.

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients Measures
Applesauce ½ cup
White sugar ¾ cup
Packed brown sugar ¾ cup
Eggs 1 whole egg and 1 egg white
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
All-purpose flour 3 cups
Baking soda 1 teaspoon
Hot water 2 teaspoons
Salt ½ teaspoon
Mini chocolate chips 1 cup
Walnuts 1 cup
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine applesauce, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  • Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts.
  • Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven or until edges are nicely browned.