Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 180ºC (356ºF).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, make the cookie dough by mixing together the 0 calorie sweetener, apple sauce, espresso and vanilla extract.

Step 3

Fold in the flour, baking soda and salt until well combined.

Step 4

Divide the batter equally between 3 cookie dough balls. Place the cookie dough balls onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a cooling rack.

Step 5

In the meantime, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sweetener and vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a nozzle and pipe onto the cooled cookies.

Step 6

Using a sieve, dust the cocoa powder onto the cookies, covering the frosting completely.

Step 7

Serve and enjoy!