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 | More cookies this week! If, like me, you're in the throes of holiday baking, it's good to know where you can make a few key substitutions here and there to keep fat and calories in check. Of course, it's not just the fat we need to watch out for; it's the sugar too, and these are undoubtedly "sweet" sweet treats. So be sure to exercise a little portion control, remembering that low fat does not necessarily mean low calorie. |
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Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
These soft and chewy cranberry oatmeal cookies have a sprinkling of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, making an already delicious cookie almost irresistible. Made with whole-wheat flour and a zero-cholesterol butter... Read more
| Low-Fat Thumbprint Cookies
Despite trying to make these cookies low fat, I still firmly believe a little butter is necessary with these. I use just a 1/4 cup, which is half a stick. If you prefer, you can use a trans-fat-free baking stick formulated from vegetable oils, which contains significantly less saturated fat than butter.
| Crispy Rice Cereal Holiday Treats
These are my kids' favorite holiday cookie treats, as they love to shape these sticky morsels into holiday-themed shapes like stars and candy canes.
| Holiday Party Season
If you remember to keep portions in check, you'll win half the battle with overeating this holiday. But I also have some tips for reducing the fat in your holiday party food, which will also help keep things in check.
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