Low-Fat Snickerdoodles

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 3/4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  3. Mix together the butter and sugar, add the egg whites and beat well.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
  5. Add the buttermilk and the dry mixture to the butter mixture, and stir to combine.
  6. Combine the cinnamon with the 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  7. Taking a teaspoonful of dough at a time, roll the dough into a ball in your hands, then roll it in the cinnamon-and-sugar mixture.
  8. Place on the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart and bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

577 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.2g 50% DV
Total Fat 26.5g 34% DV
Carbs 63.7g 23% DV
Fiber 15.1g 54% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16894mg 100% DV
Potassium 4638.3mg 99% DV
Cholesterol 77.8mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 312.5mg 24% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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