by POPSUGAR Fitness 4

I love to make home made cookies. It's really one of my favorite things. For some time I was using applesauce in place of the oil in an effort to cut the fat, but the cookies just never tasted (or felt) the same -- and I just reverted back to the original recipe. But now I have recently learned that I was just doing it all wrong.

So, if you want to cut the fat, but still want tasty baked goods, then try these tips:

• Use unsweetened applesauce.
• Only replace half of the fat, not all of it.
• Drain the applesauce for 5 to 10 minutes in a colander. If your colander has big holes, line it with paper towels.
• You may want to try reducing the sugar content by a tad, since applesauce is naturally sweet.