American desserts recipes with 400 or fewer calories

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German Drop Cookies

German Drop Cookies

Pecan-laden German Drop Cookies are reminiscent of Mexican wedding cookies, but I like these even better for the cinnamon-laced powdery topping. You…

Salad Foodie
Dec 2011
Professional
1 vote
6060 views
Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp

Apple crisp with oatmeal. So easy to make.

Beth Roan
Nov 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
9105 views
Chewy Crunchy Double Chocolate Brownies

Chewy Crunchy Double Chocolate Brownies

These brownies are my all-time favorite. They have two unusual ingredients: brown sugar and coconut, which add…

Salad Foodie
Dec 2015
Professional
1 vote
3709 views
Chocolate Almond Torte

Chocolate Almond Torte

This torte is chocolate indulgence to the max!! I love anything chocolate and this dessert does not disappoint! This recipe involves a few extra…

Pam Solomon
Jul 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
3167 views
Oatmeal Blondies

Oatmeal Blondies

I couldn't decide what to make one day. Did I want Blondies or Oatmeal Cookies. Why not both? The bars came out exactly as I wanted them to. Moist…

Farrell May Podgorsek
Jun 2010
Advanced
4 votes
14996 views
Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Crisscross Cookies

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Crisscross Cookies

Peanut butter cookie recipes abound, but none of them came close to rekindling memories of the favorite from my…

Salad Foodie
Feb 2017
Professional
1 vote
2770 views
Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This is such a moist and delicious cake. With orange zest in the cake and frosting, it adds an extra element of goodness! You'll never know there is…

Mandy Bird
Feb 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
5889 views
Williams Sonoma Triple Chocolate Brownies

Williams Sonoma Triple Chocolate Brownies

This is a very popular recipe that I simplified a bit without losing any of it's goodness. You can serve these…

Nancy Miyasaki
Nov 2010
Intermediate
5 votes
6952 views
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

A nice breakfast bar or snack, these granola bars start with ready-made granola to save time. Make them chewy…

Salad Foodie
Jul 2013
Professional
1 vote
7776 views
Brownie Whoopie Pies

Brownie Whoopie Pies

My family loves this dessert-so easy and so much fun!

"Cheffie Cooks"
Aug 2016
Advanced
1 vote
2219 views
Ginger Bars

Ginger Bars

Womans Day - September 2010

Jeannie Zastawny
Oct 2010
Advanced
1 vote
1806 views
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

This oatmeal cookie smells and tastes like the holidays! With cranberries, orange zest and cloves it puts a fun twist on a traditional oatmeal…

Carolinaheartstrings
Nov 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
3316 views
A Pauper's Apple Pie

A Pauper's Apple Pie

Catherine Pappas
Aug 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
3951 views
Date and Walnut Chews

Date and Walnut Chews

This confection is perfect for special occasions or holiday socials. The dates provide chewy aspects while the nuts give it crunch! A sweet treat…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2017
Professional
1 vote
2795 views
Chocolate Chip, Coconut and Almond Cookies

Chocolate Chip, Coconut and Almond Cookies

Chocolate, coconut and almonds are the core of a favorite candy bar, and in this recipe the flavors and…

Salad Foodie
Nov 2017
Professional
2 votes
3486 views