Many recipes call for shortening, so choose types without partially hydrogenated oil, to avoid trans fats.
Pizzelle
63 calories, 2.5 g fat
Traditional Italian wafers are lacy and light.
To add them to your cookie cache, invest in a pizzelle press ($40;Cuisinart.com).
Dust with a thin layer of confectioners' sugar for a snow-inspired pastry.
Split a big one with a friend; decorate homemade ones with sprinkles or sugar crystals, not frosting.
To make your own leaner variation, swap half of the shredded coconut for instant oatmeal.
Build in benefits by seeking versions with dark-chocolate centers to get a tasty dose of cardio-protecting antioxidants.
Thumbprint
144 calories, 7.4 g fat
Don’t be fooled by fruit filling!
Butter in these baked goods adds a hefty amount of saturated fat.
Replace up to half the butter with applesauce for an easy nutritional upgrade.
