The best solution is to use the soft Weight Watchers Christmas Cookies so that you can enjoy the holiday flavors without having to exceed your daily points. And no matter what you do with them, whether you serve them at a Christmas party or give them as eatables or eat them with a hot drink by the tree, these Weight Watchers Christmas Cookies are the source of warmth and comfort. Using clever ingredient replacements, such as light butter, sugar substitute, and applesauce, you will have a cookie that will not only fulfill your sweet craving but also your ambitions.
STATS:
- Calories: 95 per cookie
- Preparation time: almost 15 minutes
- Serving size: 1 cookie
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Course: Dessert, Snack
- Diet: Low Sugar, Friendly to Weight Watchers.
- Serving: 20
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Hand mixer/stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- A quarter cup of general-purpose flour.
- Half a teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 a teaspoon of powder for baking
- Half a teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 a teaspoon of cinnamon
- Half a cup of softened light butter
- 1/2 a cup of sugar substitute (stevia combination, monk fruit, etc.)
- One huge egg
- One teaspoon of vanilla essence
- Two tablespoons of applesauce without sugar.
- Sprinkles or sugar-free powdered sugar are optional.
INGREDIENT NOTES:
Flour:
- The cookies are softened with all-purpose flour. Half whole-grain flour could be used in its place, but the texture will be denser.
Leavening:
- The cookies rise and are soft as a result of the baking soda and baking powder.
Butter:
- Light butter is being used to achieve reduced fat with the same taste.
Sugar substitute:
- A combination is the best in imitating the actual sugar.
Egg:
- Sticks the dough together and gives the dough structure.
Vanilla:
- Traditional holiday taste.
Applesauce:
- It is a low-calorie additive that adds moisture and sweetness to food.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet with foil paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, sodium, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Blend the light butter blend and sugar substitute till creamy in a large bowl.
- Combine the egg, vanilla essence, and applesauce. Mix till smooth.
- Add dry ingredients gradually while a soft dough is attained. Do not overmix.
- On the baking sheet that has been prepared, divide the batter into scoop-sized balls and place them.
- Bake 9 to 10 minutes till the edges are pure golden. Do not overbake.
- Place the cookies on the baking sheet for at least 2 minutes, then move them to a rack to cool.
- After cooling, it may be decorated with sugar-free sprinkles or dusted with powdered sugar. SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- With tea, coffee or hot cocoa have an excellent snack. Serve with a lighter plate of dessert.
TIPS:
- Chill the dough in order to get thicker cookies.
- Additionally, for a more festive effect, you can add a dash of ginger or nutmeg.
- In the case of cut-out cookies, roll the dough and cut with celebratory cutters.
- Bake some at a time and keep some of the dough to freeze.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Fridge:
- Cookies that were previously baked can be placed in a closed jar and kept in the refrigerator and last at least 5 days.
Freezer:
- Freeze cookies on freezer bags not exceeding 1 month. Before serving, let it reach room temperature.
FAQs
Is it possible to make these dairy-free?
- Yes, use plant-based butter.
Can I make them ahead of time?
- This is correct; it is possible to chill the dough and then bake.
How do I keep them soft?
- Do not burn them and put them in an airtight container.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (serving):
Calories: 95
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 3g
Calcium: 2%
Iron: 3%
Vitamin A: 2%
Sodium: 90mg
Potassium: 45mg
Serving size: 1 cookie
Yield: 20
The cookies served at Weight Watchers are 2 points each, christmas cookies.