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 | The season of holiday baking is under way, so this week we're focusing on some lighter versions of our favorite holiday sweet treats. | |
Chocolate Crinkles
These low fat, low calorie chocolate crinkles taste anything but! Make a batch for your next cookie exchange, and feel free to add a teaspoon of peppermint for a seasonal twist.
| Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies with Mini Chocoate Chips
These delightfully soft and chewy cranberry oatmeal cookies have a little sprinkling of mini chocolate chips, making them an irresistible lower-fat cookie for the holidays, or any other time you're looking for a healthier sweet treat.
| Sugar Cookies
A lighter but no less satisfying sugar cookie makes the perfect canvas for your decorating skills. Use plenty of colorful sprinkles before baking, or drizzle some colorful gel or glaze for a festive touch.
| Holiday Thumbprint Cookies
It's hard to dispense with butter completely when making some kinds of cookies, and these delightful jam-filled thumbprints certainly benefit from a small amount.
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