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#NewYou: Low-Calorie Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

January 15, 2016 by Tarah Thorne 3 Comments

Let’s face it … Funfetti mix is FUN! It’s perfect for any celebration – birthdays, holidays, parties – you name it. Though, it’s usually baked into cake and covered with a mess of frosting. You know, guilt for days.

I’m here to propose the simplest way to bake a Low-Calorie Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies Recipe. (Yes, your prayers for low-calorie dessert have been answered). Or, you can roll my Healthy T Low-Calorie Funfetti Cookie Dough into no-bake dough balls that are the perfect little treat!

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Did I mention there’s sprinkles? And white chocolate chips? HEAVEN. All you need for Healthy T Low-Calorie Funfetti Cookie Dough is 5 ingredients.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package Pillsbury Funfetti cake mix
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 T sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 T melted butter (or buttery spread substitute)

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Note: The Funfetti cake mix already contains sugar, so using unsweetened applesauce (rather than eggs/oil) and a buttery spread substitute lightens up the dough a bit. The sprinkles are optional since Funfetti is already colorful. I just like an extra pop of color!

Instructions:

Stir together melted butter, applesauce and vanilla. Add Funfetti cake mix. Fold in white chocolate chips and sprinkles (optional).

batter

  1. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator for 30-60 minutes, or until it forms into a dough-like consistency.
  2. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
  3. *Wet fingertips with water* and roll the dough into 20-25 balls. (The dough will stick to your fingertips if you don’t slightly wet them with water – magic trick).
  4. Chill dough balls in freezer for an additional 20 minutes.
  5. Now they’re ready to eat! You can even store the dough balls in the refrigerator to eat later or keep them in the freezer to bake into cookies eventually.

Making cookies:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Follow steps 1-4 above.

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Remove wax paper and spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Let cool. Enjoy!

Each dough ball/cookie is approx. 80 calories.

What’s your favorite healthy dessert?

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Tarah Thorne
Blogger at Healthy T
I'm a complete foodie who loves to stay fit! It's hard for me to whip up a classic recipe without adding a healthy twist, so I started my 'Healthy T' blog several years ago as a way to catalog my favorite concoctions. The support I've received in return has been remarkable. 'Healthy T' is all about eating to feel your best! Cheers!
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Comments

  1. Cassandra Castillo says

    January 15, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    My boyfriend is FunFetti obsessed, but he’s also very into health and fitness, so I can’t wait to make these for him! Thanks so much for health-ifying a classic treat! And great call with the applesauce, this is always my go-to healthy substitute as well! 🙂

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  2. Percenia A.. Beasley says

    January 31, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    I want to try this recipe, but I have to make sure my store carries the “Pillsbury” FunFetti Cake mix. The directions sound easy to me I just have to remember to keep my fingers wet.

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  3. Nunzia Martino says

    March 22, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    I am absolutely obsessed with all things Funfetti so I really appreciate this recipe! I love that it looks so simple to make. My roommates and like to bake together and lately, we’ve been having trouble spicing things up–or should I say sweetening things up–because chocolate chip cookies can get boring after a while! Will have to try this out during the weekend. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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