4 Point Weight Watchers Cowboy Cookies

Rating: 3.39 from 18 votes
Course: Cookies, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 72 cookies

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (substitute with light butter or a butter blend if desired)
  • 6 large egg whites (or 3 large eggs)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour (you can substitute part of this with whole wheat flour for added fiber)
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups rice crispy cereal (choose a lower-sugar variety if available)
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the rice crispy cereal, oats, and coconut flakes. Set aside.
  3. Sift Flour Mixture: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Cream Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter (or butter blend), egg whites (or whole eggs), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Add Mix-Ins: Stir in the oatmeal mixture until well combined.
  7. Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. For a softer cookie, bake for slightly less time.
  9. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes:

  • Points Calculation: To determine the exact points per cookie, you’ll need to input the specific ingredients into the Weight Watchers app or website based on your exact substitutions.
  • Texture Tips: If you like a chewier cookie, slightly underbake them. If you prefer a crunchier texture, bake until the edges are a bit more golden.

Enjoy your healthier Cowboy Cookies!

Estimated Nutrition Information (per cookie)

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Yield: 72 cookies

Calories: ~100
Total Fat: 5g

  • Saturated Fat: 3g
    Cholesterol: 15mg
    Sodium: 90mg
    Total Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 9g
    Protein: 1g

Weight Watchers Points (Current WW Freestyle Program)

Based on the ingredients and serving size:

  • Calories: ~100 kcal
  • Total Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Total Carbohydrates: 14g

Using these values, the estimated points per cookie are 4 WW Points.

Notes:

  • Variations in Ingredients: If you make substitutions like using light butter or egg whites, the points might be slightly lower.
  • Exact Points: For the most accurate WW points, use the Weight Watchers app or website to input your specific ingredients and measurements.