Tips for Baking Light

From sugar cookies to schneken, sweet potato pies to springerle, the holidays offer us plenty of opportunities to create and enjoy our favorite baked treats. But the pleasure of these delights is often overshadowed by worry about the calorie count and health impact these seasonal delights may hold.

This year, if you make a few wise ingredient substitutions, you can have your cakes (or cookies or pies) and not feel as guilty about eating them, too. You may need to experiment a little to find what works best in your recipes. Try these tips for healthier holiday desserts: