Have you ever met a person who didn’t like cookies? I haven’t. But, I often feel guilty about the calories I’ve consumed while eating those scrumptious treats.
We all know that cookies can be fattening. I try to eat just one, but that works about as well as it does with the potato chips.
So, this just means that we need to get creative with our cookie baking in order to make them healthier.
Here are some ideas to make your next batch of cookies, ones you can get away with eating without feeling guilty.
First, let’s start with the ingredients. Avoid using prepared cookie dough in the store. It is loaded with preservatives even if the cookies are sugar free.
Making homemade cookies gives us an advantage in this aspect because we don’t need to preserve our dough or the finished cookie. They will probably be eaten long before they pass their freshness date, so only fresh ingredients should be used.
When making cookies, the basic dough is usually the same for most recipes. You need flour, eggs, and sugar.
Cholesterol watchers can mix in egg substitute instead of regular eggs.
Splenda is now formulated for use in baking even though it is a sugar substitute. So if you are watching your calories, it can be used in our homemade healthy cookies. Be prepared though. The cookies may taste differently and require more or less baking time when using these substitutions, so be sure to keep this in mind when using them.
Some people use honey, or maple syrup. Again, it depends on the kind of cookie you intend to make.
