Holiday Baking Just Got a Whole Lot Lighter
As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves stuck in a baking rut. We're forced to choose between indulging in rich, buttery treats and sacrificing our dietary resolutions. But what if you could have your cake – or in this case, your cookies – and still maintain your fitness goals? Enter these ingenious Holiday Ricotta Cookies, which cleverly swap out traditional butter for coconut oil and refined sugar for maple syrup.
The result is a tender, subtly sweet cookie that feels like a guilt-free treat. These babies pack 164 calories per serving, but don't let their small size fool you – they're still satisfying enough to curb your holiday cravings. And with just one teaspoon of vanilla extract, these cookies won't overwhelm your taste buds.
So what makes these cookies so special? For starters, they're made with ricotta cheese, which adds a creamy texture and subtle tanginess that's hard to replicate with traditional cookie ingredients. The addition of coconut oil provides a welcome boost of healthy fats, while the maple syrup injects a hint of sweetness without overpowering the other flavors.
To take these cookies to the next level, try sprinkling them with powdered sugar or brushing with a drizzle of maple syrup and topping with toasted coconut flakes. It's an easy way to elevate your holiday spread without sacrificing an ounce of nutritional integrity.
Here's what you'll need to make these babies:
* 2 cups of flour
* 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 cup of coconut oil, softened
* 3/4 cup of maple syrup
* 1 cup of ricotta cheese
* 1 egg
* 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Just follow the simple instructions below:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine coconut oil and maple syrup using a hand mixer. Add ricotta cheese, egg, and vanilla extract, then blend until fully combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto parchment paper, about 1-2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the bottom is slightly browned.
And there you have it – a deliciously healthy holiday cookie that's sure to be a hit with your loved ones.
As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves stuck in a baking rut. We're forced to choose between indulging in rich, buttery treats and sacrificing our dietary resolutions. But what if you could have your cake – or in this case, your cookies – and still maintain your fitness goals? Enter these ingenious Holiday Ricotta Cookies, which cleverly swap out traditional butter for coconut oil and refined sugar for maple syrup.
The result is a tender, subtly sweet cookie that feels like a guilt-free treat. These babies pack 164 calories per serving, but don't let their small size fool you – they're still satisfying enough to curb your holiday cravings. And with just one teaspoon of vanilla extract, these cookies won't overwhelm your taste buds.
So what makes these cookies so special? For starters, they're made with ricotta cheese, which adds a creamy texture and subtle tanginess that's hard to replicate with traditional cookie ingredients. The addition of coconut oil provides a welcome boost of healthy fats, while the maple syrup injects a hint of sweetness without overpowering the other flavors.
To take these cookies to the next level, try sprinkling them with powdered sugar or brushing with a drizzle of maple syrup and topping with toasted coconut flakes. It's an easy way to elevate your holiday spread without sacrificing an ounce of nutritional integrity.
Here's what you'll need to make these babies:
* 2 cups of flour
* 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 cup of coconut oil, softened
* 3/4 cup of maple syrup
* 1 cup of ricotta cheese
* 1 egg
* 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Just follow the simple instructions below:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine coconut oil and maple syrup using a hand mixer. Add ricotta cheese, egg, and vanilla extract, then blend until fully combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto parchment paper, about 1-2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the bottom is slightly browned.
And there you have it – a deliciously healthy holiday cookie that's sure to be a hit with your loved ones.
! i mean, who says u can't have cake for christmas? 
they're literally 164 calories per serving and still taste like a treat 
plus the addition of ricotta cheese gives them this amazing creamy texture. i've been making them all day and my fam is OBSESSED 
and yeah, just drizzle with some maple syrup and sprinkle with powdered sugar... game changer 
. The idea of swapping out traditional butter for coconut oil and refined sugar for maple syrup is genius! I mean, who says you can't have it both ways when it comes to indulging in the holidays? 
And using ricotta cheese adds a nice creamy texture that's not too overpowering.
Plus, adding toasted coconut flakes and a drizzle of maple syrup takes them from basic cookies to elevated treats in no time! 
! I mean, who needs butter and sugar when you can have coconut oil and maple syrup? It's like the universe is giving us a gift of guilt-free baking 
. The addition of ricotta cheese is genius - it's like the icing on the cake (or cookie, lol). Can't wait to try sprinkling them with powdered sugar and toasted coconut flakes for an extra special touch 
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anyone tried baking them yet? 
. I'm totally making these for my holiday party this year... and maybe even sneaking a few myself 
. But seriously, the fact that they're only 164 calories per serving is pretty impressive - it's not like you have to sacrifice taste for health or anything! Can't wait to try them out and see if they live up to the hype 
. Coconut oil and maple syrup are great alternatives, but they're still gonna add up on calories, even if it's only 164 per serving 
. And don't even get me started on ricotta cheese, I mean who thought that was a good idea for cookies? 
It's like they took every leftover Italian food item and threw them into one cookie 
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it's like a party in your mouth with all these different textures and tastes going on. i love how they're still only 164 calories per serving, too - that's impressive for something so indulgent-looking 
i also love the idea of sprinkling them with powdered sugar or brushing with maple syrup for an extra special touch 
