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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies – 2 Points +

LaaLoosh — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:50:15 +0000

I have recently become obsessed with Subway’s White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, but given that they are 6 Points + each (according to my handy Weight Watchers Dining Out Companion), that’s just not a treat I can afford to indulge in often. So I’ve been baking away in the kitchen trying to come up with my own knock-off version for a healthy White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie Recipe, and boy oh boy was I successful! Each cookie is just 2 Points +, making them an ideal low calorie snack to indulge in. It took me a few tries to get the ingredients just right, and in my attempts, I realized that I couldn’t use certain types of butter substitutes and/or egg substitutes. So I had to figure out a way to fit all the good ingredients in, but still keep it a low calorie, low fat cookie. In the end, an amazing, low Points White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe was born that tastes just as good as the higher fat version, but is a lot better in helping you reach your weight loss goals. Now you can have your cookie and eat it too! Enjoy!

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

A divine way to satisfy your sweet tooth, these low Points White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are soft, chewy and just 2 Points + each.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups white whole wheat all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light butter-like spread, at room temp (I used Country Crock)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup roughly chopped raw macadamia nuts
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium sized bowl, combine the butter and sugar and smooth. Then add in the egg, the vanilla extract and the almond extract.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt and baking soda.
Slowly stir the sugar mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined.
Stir in the white chocolate chips and nuts. Drop the dough by tablespoon onto cookie sheet. There should be enough dough for 24 cookies.
Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit on cookie sheet for another 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 10 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 2

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 24 cookies
Serving size is 1 cookie
Each cookie = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 92 calories; 5g fat; 10 carbohydrates; 1.5g protein; 1g fiber

Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe – 2 Points +

LaaLoosh — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:09:45 +0000

Since I cannot stop fantasizing about cookies lately, I decided to try out this recipe for Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, and I am SO glad I did! The original version uses regular, chunky peanut butter, but I decided to use my favorite peanut butter substitute – Better’n Peanut Butter, so that I could eat more cookies for less Points. It worked out really well, and the end result was a deliciously sweet and satisfying treat that will for sure be on my tray of Chrismukkah Cookies this year! I use the term Chrismukkah because I celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah, which means more presents and yummy food!! Each cookie is just 2 Points +, which isn’t bad considering how rich and flavorful they are. I’m satisfied with eating just two or three of them, and I don’t go overboard. So if you are looking for another great Christmas cookie that won’t blow all your Weight Watchers Points, then this Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe is a must try. I mean, really, does it get any better than peanut butter and chocolate together in a moist and chewy cookie? No, it doesn’t. So get yourself to the kitchen pronto and whip up some of these low calorie Christmas cookies ASAP!

Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Get your chocolate-peanut butter craving satisfied quickly, with these moist and chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies. Sweet and rich, they pack a big peanut butter punch for just 2 Points +.

Ingredients

1 cup Better’n Peanut Butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup Turbinado sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
4 tbsp fat free plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Beat Better n’ Peanut Butter, oil, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until the sugars are blended. Beat in egg substitute, yogurt and vanilla until combined.
Whisk flour, cocoa, oats, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture until blended. (It will be sticky.) Stir in chocolate and peanut butter chips.
Using a small cookie scoop or slightly rounded tablespoons of dough, place cookies 2 inches apart on un-greased cookie sheets.
Dip the bottom of a glass in water and then in Turbinado sugar. Use the sugared glass to flatten the cookies slightly, leaving a thin layer of sugar on top, re-wetting the glass as needed.
Bake the cookies in batches until they are just set and the tops appear cracked, 8 to 10 minutes. (Do not over-bake or they will be dry.)
Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

Quick Notes

Turbinado sugar is a coarse looking sugar and is light brown in color. Find it in the natural-foods section of large supermarkets or at natural-foods stores.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 10 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 36

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

Entire recipe makes 3 dozen
Serving size is 1 cookie
Each serving = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 96 calories; 3g fat; 12 g carbohydrates; 3g protein; 1 g fiber

Molasses Cookies Recipe – 2 Points +

LaaLoosh — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:08:21 +0000

photo credit: janes sweets

We are still weeks away from Christmas, and I’m already fantasizing about Christmas cookies! This year, I plan on doing a LOT of baking, and since I know I’ll be surrounded by tons of cookies, I’ll be using some healthier, lower calorie versions of popular Christmas cookies. One of my favorites, is this delicious Molasses Cookie Recipe. It’s so simple, but it just tastes so Christmas-y to me, and it’s a must have on my cookie tray. By making a few changes to the traditional molasses cookie recipe, I was able to knock off some extra fat and calories, making this version just 2 Points + per cookie. Not bad considering the rich ingredients used in this particular type of cookie. And considering it’s such a powerful cookie with lots of intense flavors, one or two of them is just enough to satisfy.

Molasses Cookies Recipe

Enjoy a lower calorie version of this popular Molasses Christmas Cookie Recipe. Each cookie has just 2 Points +, and has that delicious seasonal flavor you know and love.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

In a large bowl, beat butter and 1 cup sugar until creamy. Add in egg and molasses, and mix well.
In another large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger until well blended.
Stir in crystallized ginger.
Blend the flour mixture into the butter mixture slowly, mixing well.
Chill the dough in the refrigerator until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
Place the remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a shallow dish. Roll the dough into 36 1-inch balls and then roll in the sugar. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the cookies, in batches, until they crackle on top, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 10 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 3

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 3 dozen
Serving size is 1 cookie
Each cookie = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 52 calories; 1 g fat; 14 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 0 g fiber

Low Calorie Cheesecake Brownies Recipe – 2 Points +

LaaLoosh — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:00:17 +0000

photo credit: food network

Ok people….Labor Day is over, which means summer is coming to an end. And soon, the gluttonous holiday season will be upon us. So, it’s time to crack down NOW, and stick with your weight loss plan!! And this delicious Low Calorie Cheesecake Brownie Recipe will be just what you need to help you stay on track, but still feel like you are indulging. By making a few simple substitutions in a traditional cheesecake brownie recipe, I was able to create a DELICIOUS moist and sweet cheesecake brownie that has a lot less fat and calories than before. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, and need a little something to take the edge off, try these low calorie cheesecake brownie bars! You can enjoy a fabulous, guilt-free dessert for just 2 Points +!

Low Calorie Cheesecake Brownies

For just 2 Points +, indulge in a decadent treat with this low fat Cheesecake Brownie Bars Recipe. The perfect low calorie snack or dessert for any Weight Watcher, this easy recipe is the perfect solution for your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

Brownie:
2/3 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute
2 large egg whites
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup plain, unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup strong coffee
2 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Topping:
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Coat a 7-by-11-inch brownie pan or baking pan with cooking spray.
To make cream cheese topping: Place cream cheese in a small mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and beat until smooth. Add egg, flour, yogurt and vanilla; beat until well blended.
To prepare brownie: Whisk whole-wheat flour, cocoa and salt in a bowl. Place egg, egg whites and brown sugar in a large bowl and beat with the electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add applesauce, coffee and vanilla; beat until well blended. Add the dry ingredients and beat on low speed just until well blended, stopping once to scrape down the sides.
Scrape about half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Slowly pour the topping evenly on top. Drop the remaining brownie batter in large dollops over the topping. Draw the tip of a sharp knife or skewer through the two batters to create a swirled effect.
Bake the brownies until the top is just firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into 24 bars.

Preparation time: 20 minute(s)

Cooking time: 2 hour(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 24

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 24 servings
Serving size is 1 brownie
Each serving = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 76 calories; 2 g fat; 15 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 1 g fiber

Baked Apple Squares Recipe – 3 Points +

LaaLoosh — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:00:56 +0000

photo credit: lovintheoven

If you are a fan of baked goods, you’ll definitely dig these tasty, low calorie Baked Apple Squares Recipe. Each square has just 3 Points +, and they make a great light snack, or can be served a la mode with a scoop of low calorie ice cream for a fantastic dessert that will make everyone happy. My husband also likes to grab one of these on his way out the door for a quick breakfast sometimes, too. Easy to make and delightful to look at, this tasty apple squares recipe would make a great addition to your collection of Weight Watchers Recipes. And though this dish works great any time of the year, try experimenting with a variety of different apples during the fall, and experience a slightly different flavor each time.

Recipe: Baked Apple Squares Recipe

Looking for a delicious, low calorie dessert idea that will taste like a million bucks? Try this light Apple Squares Recipe, and indulge in a decadent pastry that has just 3 Points + per serving.

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup old fashioned whole grain oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into chunks
1/2 cup diet cranberry apple juice (or just diet cranberry juice)
5 apples peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and spray a 9” x 13” baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a food processor, combine flour, oats, and ¼ cup of sugar; pulse until mixed well. Add in the butter and pulse until combined. Add in the apple cranberry juice and pulse until dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
Scrape the dough into the pan, and press it out into an even layer. Bake in oven until dough is dry, but not browned; about 10-14 minutes.
In a large bowl, toss the apples, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and remaining sugar. Evenly spread this mixture over the baked pastry in the pan.
Bake until crust is brown and apples are tender; about 30-40 minutes. Cool and cut into 12 even squares.

Preparation time: 20 minute(s)

Cooking time: 50 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 12

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 12 servings
Serving size is 1 square
Each serving = 3 Points +

PER SERVING: 170 calories; 3 g fat; 25 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber

French Twists Sweet Puffed Pastries – 1 Points Plus

LaaLoosh — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:39:57 +0000

1 Points Plus for sweet puffed pastries!??!? Yes, you read that right folks. These delicious French Twists from Barry’s Bakery boast lots of flavor but with just 30 calories per twist. You end up getting two twists for just 1 Weight Watchers Points Plus! They are even endorsed by Weight Watchers, as you can see the Points Plus Value written on the lid. My husband has been reminding me to blog about these for weeks now, so you’ll have to thank him for this!! These crunchy little treats are twisted layers of puffed pastry, coated with cinnamon and beet sugar. They are amazingly tasty and are a great low calorie snack idea if you are craving cookies, but need a more Weight Watchers friendly alternative. A perfect compliment to tea or coffee, French Twists have become a staple in our house! Keep reading to learn more….

French Twists Sweet Puffed Pastries

With just 6 ingredients, French Twists are low in fat and calories, have no trans fat, no cholesterol, no eggs, no butter, no yeast, are non dairy and are low in sodium. Um, WOW. Ever met a cookie that offered all that!? And with just 1 Points Plus for two twists, these babies just can’t be beat. They also come in a variety of flavors: Original Flavor, Wild Raspberry, Maple French Toast, California Almond, Cafe Mocha, Chocolate Chip, and Key Lime. Love it! Click HERE to find out if your local stores carry French Twists. And if they don’t, definitely talk to the store manager and tell him/her to get their butt in gear and get these in their store ASAP!!

Serving size is 2 twists
PER SERVING: 60 calories; 2 g fat; 9 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber

Chocolate Meringue Cookies Recipe – 1 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:44:55 +0000

If you’ve got a serious craving for chocolate, but don’t want to blow all your daily Weight Watchers Points, then this low calorie Chocolate Meringue Cookies Recipe is a perfect solution! Sweet, crunchy and chocolate-y, these low Point cookies totally satisfied my sweet tooth, but only cost me 1 Point Total for two fabulous cookies! Quite a bargain. I have always loved meringue cookies, but have been too intimidated to attempt baking them myself until one day when I was just so desperate for chocolate cookies, but didn’t want to spend all my Weight Watchers Points on one or two measly cookies. And this meringue cookie recipe gives you SO much bang for your buck. Absolutely, well worth the elbow grease!!

Chocolate Meringue Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:
- 5 large egg white
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1/8 tsp salt

Directions:
Preheat oven to 225°F. Cover 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
Combine 1 egg white, 1/4 cup of cocoa, 2 tablespoons of sugar and both flavors of extract in a large bowl. Beat the remaining 4 egg whites and salt with an electric mixer just until soft peaks form; add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while beating, until the egg whites are stiff and glossy. Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three batches. Fill a pastry bag with the mixture and pipe out the cookies onto the cookie sheets. Each cookie should be about 1-inch wide. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes until a dried texture. Let cool completely on wire racks before removing from parchment paper.

Entire recipe makes 10 servings (about 20 cookies)
Serving size is 2 cookies
Each serving = 1 Point Total

Lemon Cookies Recipe – 3 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:06:31 +0000

photo credit: cookie madness

A little over 2 years ago, two of my closest friends threw me a bridal shower, and included these AMAZINGLY delicious Lemon Cookies as favors for the guests. Omg, they were SO good. Words cannot describe. Well, ever since then, I’ve been hesitant to treat my self to these high calorie goodies, and I couldn’t find a Weight Watchers Lemon Cookies recipe that I liked. Needless to say, I’ve been dying for some lemon tea cookies!! So after playing around a bit with a few traditional lemon cookie recipes, I managed to create one that is decently lower in weight watchers points than the regular versions. Of course, I still wish they would be even lower in points so I could eat 100 or so, but alas, just a few will have to do. Enjoy!

Lemon Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light butter, room temp
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup fat free plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp lemon zest, freshly grated
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions:
In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder; set aside. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add egg yolks and combine thoroughly. Add lemon juice and zest; beat well. Add yogurt and a small amount of flour mixture (about 2 tbsp); beat to combine. Add rest of flour mixture and mix thoroughly. Turn dough out onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 2 hours and up to 24 hours. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat 2 cookie sheets with nonstick spray. Use large tablespoons of dough and roll int 30 balls; place about 2-inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake until edges of cookies turn golden, about 9 to 12 minutes. Remove and cool slightly. Put powdered sugar into a food storage bag; shake still-warm cookies, a few at a time, to coat lightly.

Entire recipe makes 15 servings
Serving size is 2 cookies
Each serving = 3 Point Total

Low Calorie, Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies!! – 2 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:55:07 +0000

If you have a Trader Joe’s in your neighborhood, RUN, don’t walk, to the nearest Trader Joe’s, and pick up some of these AWESOME Weight Watcher Chocolate Chip Cookies! Produced by Trader Joe’s, you’ll get 5 of this yummy, low calorie cookies for a 2 Point Value. And the best part is that these healthy chocolate cookies are LOADED with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants! That’s right, I said HEALTHY. And they really, really are! Chocolate Chip Cookies with a healthy dose of good-for-you ingredients….not bad. And they actually taste quite good! A bit on the small size, but hey, you get five of them, so it’s definitely an awesome Weight Watcher snack in my eyes. So, you wanna know the name of these fabulous chocolate chip cookies? Read on, my friends!!

Low Calorie, Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies

They are called Righteous Rounds and are produced exclusively by Trader Joe’s. I can’t find a pic of the package anywhere, but they are in a bright orange bag, with yellow title lettering on a pink background. If you don’t have access to a Trader Joe’s you might have to call a friend or family member who is near one, and have them send you some! And if your Trader Joe’s doesn’t carry these low calorie cookies, ASK THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY!!
Ok, so let me tell you why these cookies rock….
Part of the magic is that these weight watcher cookies have never been heated to more than 75 degrees. Instead, the moisture of the dough has been taken out, leaving a crispy cookie. This innovative process means that the chocolate chip cookies can retain the goodness of the nutrients in the cookies dough, which includes lycopene and beta -carotene. Both fruit and vegetable concentrates were added to the dough, and they are packed with fiber, making these tasty little cookies righteous indeed. They also feature many of the ingredients of a traditional chocolate chip cookie like brown sugar, vanilla and butter. They also have organic soy protein, molasses and cocoa to bolster great flavor and texture. Oh, and the most important part– they have lots of yummy chocolate chips in them!!
This healthy cookie is an absolute MUST try. Seriously.

Here’s the stats:
Serving Size: 5 cookies
Calories: 130
Total Fat: 4g
Total Fiber: 3g
0 Trans Fat, 4 g of Protein
Weight Watcher Point Total – 2 Point

PLUS, it has 50% Daily Value of Vitamin A, 35% Daily Value of Vitamin C, 10% Daily Value of Calcium, 6% Daily Value of Iron, 30% Daily Value of Thiamin, and 10% Daily Value of Riboflavin.

DISCLAIMER: This is not an official Weight Watchers Cookie. Nor is it a Weight Watchers Recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe – 1 Point Value

LaaLoosh — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:34:35 +0000

When following ANY diet plan, it’s important to be able to have a good, reliable Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe on hand. Let’s face it, there are times when you absolutely must have some cookies, so why not have a good selection of Weight Watchers Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipes to choose from? Well, this low calorie cookie recipe is one of my old standbys. These fabulous little chocolate chip cookies are so divinely decadent, you’ll feel like you are being really bad (which feels really good)! The cookies are small, but they pack quite a chocolate punch. And with just 1 Weight Watchers Point per 2 cookies, you can go ahead and grab a handful of these mini chocolate chip cookies without an ounce of guilt. Just because you are dieting and eating healthy, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the treats you love, but having a healthier version of them sure helps keep you on track.

Weight Watchers Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:
– 2 tbsp light butter, softened (I like Brummel and Brown Spread)
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, dark-variety
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp table salt
- 1 large egg white
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, about 1/2 cup

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375ºF.
In a medium bowl, cream together butter, oil and sugar. Add vanilla, salt and egg white; mix thoroughly to combine.
In a small bowl, mix together flour and baking soda; stir into batter. Add chocolate chips to batter; stir to distribute evenly throughout.
Drop rounded half-teaspoons of dough onto one or two large nonstick baking sheets, leaving a small amount of space between each cookie. Bake cookies until golden around edges, about 4 to 6 minutes; cool on a wire rack. Makes 24 servings.

Serving size is 2 cookies
Each serving = 1 Weight Watchers Point