When chef and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Virginia Willis shared her weight-loss strategies for an EatingWell feature, she said, “I do not want the enticement of dozens of cookies lying about on the counter or in the freezer. But sometimes I just need a bite of something sweet and chocolaty. This is my ‘tablespoon cookie’ recipe—I don’t even bother getting out the measuring cups. And I love how lacy and thin they are.”
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons white whole-wheat flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
Directions
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
Step 2
Combine butter, granulated sugar and turbinado sugar in a small bowl. Using a rubber spatula, stir until well blended. Add applesauce and vanilla; stir to combine. Add flour, baking soda and salt; stir to combine. Add chocolate chips and stir to combine. Using a tablespoon measure, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
Step 3
Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges, about 8 minutes. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool and firm up, about 10 minutes.
To make ahead:
Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Equipment:
Silicone baking mat or parchment paper
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cookie Per Serving: 97 calories; protein 1g; carbohydrates 13g; dietary fiber 1g; sugars 9g; added sugar 9g; fat 5g; saturated fat 3g; cholesterol 8mg; sodium 70mg; potassium 17mg.
