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:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the rice crispy cereal, oats, and coconut flakes. Set aside.
- Sift Flour Mixture: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 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.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in the oatmeal mixture until well combined.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 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.
- 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.