My Lower Fat Martian Cookies

Get ready for an intergalactic treat with "My Lower Fat Martian Cookies," a healthier twist on classic cookies that’s as vibrant as it is delicious! These whimsical cookies get their soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture from unsweetened applesauce, which replaces a significant amount of fat without sacrificing flavor. Infused with warm cinnamon and studded with mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, each bite strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and lightness. A dash of green food coloring gives these cookies an eye-catching Martian hue, making them ideal for festive parties or playful family baking sessions. Quick to whip up in just 15 minutes of prep time, these cookies are a guilt-free, crowd-pleasing dessert that bakes up in under 10 minutes. Add optional sprinkles for a fun, extraterrestrial flair, and serve them with a cold glass of milk for a snack that's truly out of this world! Perfect for those searching for “low-fat cookie recipes,” “fun green cookies,” or “easy festive desserts.”

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 4 drops green food coloring
• 2 tablespoons sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 3

Add the green food coloring and stir until the mixture turns an even shade of Martian green. Adjust the amount of food coloring as needed to achieve your desired color.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies light and tender.

Step 6

Fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.

Step 7

Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Step 8

If desired, lightly press sprinkles onto the tops of the dough balls for a festive Martian look.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look slightly underdone, but they will firm up as the cookies cool.

Step 10

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Enjoy your out-of-this-world Lower Fat Martian Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	493.7 grams (493.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1857

Total Fat 44.20g	57%
Saturated Fat 23.90g	119%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 220mg	73%
Sodium 1357mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 352.10g	128%
Dietary Fiber 13.30g	48%
Total Sugars 226.60g
Protein 30.70g	61%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 207mg	16%
Iron 13mg	69%
Potassium 704mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.6%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 73.0%