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Delicious butter-free cookies: minimum ingredients, maximum pleasure
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By Jean-Luc Moreau, the Technique desk · 4d ago · Rusia · 3 min ·

Delicious butter-free cookies: minimum ingredients, maximum pleasure

Craving something sweet without the heaviness? Butterless cookies are a great choice: they're tender, flavorful, and much lighter than traditional baked goods. This dessert is perfect for a quiet tea party or a healthy snack.

Key Alternatives to Butter in Cookies

  • Eggs
  • Natural yogurt
  • Banana or apple puree
  • Kefir
  • Cottage cheese
  • Plant-based drinks (soy, almond milk)

1. Banana cookies

  • Mash 2 ripe bananas.
  • Add 1 cup of rolled oats, some cinnamon and raisins if desired.
  • Spoon onto a baking sheet and bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes.

2. Yogurt cookies

  • Mix 200 g of natural yogurt, 1 egg, 3 tbsp. sugar.
  • Add 250-300 g of flour, baking powder, vanillin.
  • Form balls, place on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.

3. Curd cookies

  • Mix 200 g of cottage cheese, 1 egg, 2-3 tbsp. sugar, 200 g of flour.
  • Add a little baking powder and vanilla.
  • Form cookies, bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.

4. Apple cookies

  • Peel and grate 2 apples.
  • Mix with 1 egg, 2 tbsp sugar, 250 g flour and baking powder.
  • Spoon onto a baking sheet and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.

Secrets of delicious and healthy baking

  • Use ripe fruit for natural sweetness.
  • Add cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa for flavor.
  • For crispy cookies, use oatmeal or cornflakes.
  • Experiment with nuts, seeds, dried fruits.
  • Serve cookies with tea, coffee or yogurt.

The benefits of butter-free cookies

  • Reduced calories and less saturated fat.
  • Suitable for dietary and baby food.
  • More fiber and vitamins from fruits and grains.
  • Can you use vegetable oil instead of butter?
  • Yes, but if you want to go completely oil-free, choose recipes with fruit, yogurt, or cottage cheese.
  • How to make cookies crispier?
  • Add more oatmeal or some nuts.
  • Can you freeze cookie dough?
  • Yes, the dough keeps well in the freezer for up to a month.
  • Are butter-free cookies suitable for children?
  • Yes, especially if you use natural ingredients and a minimum of sugar.
  • Is it possible to make cookies without eggs?
  • Yes, replace the egg with banana or applesauce.

Butter-free cookies are delicious, simple, and healthy. Try different variations and find your favorite recipe!

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