Weight Watchers Cowboy Cookies

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The Weight Watchers Cowboy Cookies are a tasty and chewy morsel of a cookie that tastes lovely & naughty but still fits within a healthy diet. These cookies are wholesome, containing oats, shredded coconut & mini chocolate chips, & made using some light swaps to keep the points down. Whether it be family baking/meal prepping a sweet snack to get you through a tough week, Weight Watchers Cowboy Cookies have all the flavor without the guilt. They are center-soft & edged crispy. The cinnamon gives it a warm consistency & the coconut & the chocolate give a texture & sweetness to it. You cannot go wrong with these cookies & coffee or tea & they are easy to transport to work or school as a snack. Have them right out of the oven/freeze/refrigerate to enjoy all week.

STATS

  • Course: Dessert, Snack
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Method: Oven-baked
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Yield: 20 cookies
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: 27 minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand/stand mixer
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Cookie scoop/spoon

INGREDIENTS

  • Half a cup of applesauce without sugar
  • One-fourth cup of light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar alternative (such as stevia blend or monk fruit)
  • 1 single egg
  • One teaspoon of vanilla essence
  • 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour
  • Half a teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1/2 a teaspoon of cinnamon
  • One cup of traditional rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup of shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • One-fourth cup of small chocolate chips
  • Two teaspoons of optionally chopped pecans/walnuts

INGREDIENT NOTES

Applesauce:

  • Contributes moisture & substitutes oil or butter & reduces points.

Sugar:

  • Light brown sugar & sugar substitute add sweetness without adding extra calories.

Flour:

  • To create bulk, whole grain flour is used. An alternative is all-purpose.

Oats:

  • Rolled oats should be old-fashioned. Never take quick/instant oats.

Coconut:

  • Put in unsweetened coconut in order to eliminate added sugars.

Chocolate chips:

  • Mini chips are spreader & melt well.

Nuts:

  • Crunch optional. Toast out.

DIRECTIONS

  1. Set the oven’s temperature to 350°F (175°C). Put parchment paper on a baking pan.
  2. Combine applesauce, brown sugar, egg, sweetener, & vanilla in a large basin & stir until smooth.
  3. In a another bowl, mix the salt, flour, cinnamon & baking soda.
  4. The dry elements should be add and mix into the wet mixture carefully .
  5. Fold to mix in the coconut, chocolate chips, oats, & nuts, if using.
  6. Place the dough on a baking tray after separating it into tablespoon-sized balls.
  7. Using the tip of your fingers/the back of a spoon, & make softly smooth.
  8. Bake for ten to twelve minutes, till the outer edges are browned.
  9. Cool it on the baking sheet for five minutes, then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.

TIPS

  • Place chilled dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes in case it is too sticky.
  • Roast the coconut and the nuts to give it added flavour.
  • Underbaking is good; cookies will get crisper as they cool.
  • Even size using a cookie scoop.
  • Freezing leftover dough balls is convenient so that you can bake them later.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • For the following week, put baked cookies in the chiller in a tightly sealed container.

Freezer:

  • Dough balls or baked cookies store for the next at least two months in the freezer.

FAQS

Can à flax egg be used instead of an actual egg?

  • Yes. Mix 1 tbsp ground flax with 3 tbsp water.

Can I use quick oats?

  • No. They alter how sweet they taste. Rolled oats only use rolled oats!

What can I substitute for coconut?

  • Add in more oats or munchy nuts.

Is it feasible to skip the chocolate chips?

  • Yes. Add in dried fruit or not at your discretion.

Do these come out sweet enough with a sweetener?

  • Yes. The combination of brown sugar and sweetener is the way to keep flavor in check.

NUTRITION

Calories: 95
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Fiber: 1.5g
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 70mg
Potassium: 75mg
Calcium: 10mg
Iron: 0.6mg
Cowboy Weight Watchers: It is believed that each cookie has three (3) SmartPoints.