WW Peanut Butter Cookie

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A light & chewy cookie, but not too sweet, the WW Peanut Butter Cookie is an ideal dessert when you crave those great old-fashioned desserts & need to stay on track as well. They are soft in the middle & have a somewhat crisp edge, so they feel like the typical peanut butter cookie but with fewer points. The peanut butter taste is warm & comforting & there is a hint of vanilla to deepen the palate. This WW Peanut Butter Cookie is easy to prepare, with just a few ingredients & with a delicious flavor to enjoy as a snack alongside a cup of coffee/tea. Bake them in a batch for a week in advance of your need & have portion-controlled baked sweets ready when you want them.

STATS

  • Course: Dessert / Snack
  • Cuisine: American
  • Time for prep: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 10–12 minutes
  • Working time (total): 25 minutes (Including cooling)
  • Size/serving: 1 cookie
  • Level of difficulty: Easy
  • Mode of cooking: OvenDiet: Weight Watchers Friendly
  • Total yield: 16 cookies

EQUIPMENT

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Whisk/electric hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper/silicone baking mat
  • Cooling rack

INGREDIENTS

  • One cup of water-reconstituted peanut butter powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder & 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • Half a cup of granulated sugar replacement
  • A pinch of salt One huge egg

INGREDIENT NOTES

Powdered peanut butter:

  • Makes the cookies less point-heavy, but maintains the richness of the nutty flavor. Dilute with water as it comes in a packet, to get the desired consistency.

Sugar substitute:

  • Cookie is sweetened with a non-calorie blend of sweeteners that contain no SmartPoints. The granulated varieties are best suited to give a resemblance to real sugar texture.

Egg:

  • Provides the power to bind & make the dough tough enough to keep the cookies intact & not crumble.

Vanilla extract:

  • Gives a light aromatic touch that adds & balances the peanut butter flavor.

Baking Powder:

  • Gives it a slight rise to make sure the cookies are soft, rather than dense.

Salt:

  • Try a pinch to tame the sweetness & enhance the savours to make everything taste better.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Adjust the oven heating to 175°C (350°F).
  2. Use silicone mats/paper towels to line the surface of the baking sheet.
  3. Put the prepared powdered peanut butter, baking powder, egg, sugar replacement, extract of vanilla, & salt in a bowl/dish.
  4. Stir till dough-like & smooth.
  5. Roll the dough into balls after scooping out little parts (about 1 tablespoon each).
  6. Arrange equally on the baking sheet that has been prepared.
  7. Using a fork, carefully flatten each ball so that the top is crisscrossed.
  8. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, when the outermost edges are just starting to brown.
  9. They solidify as they cool, so avoid overbaking.
  10. After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them rest on the baking sheet for two minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

TIPS

  • Care must be taken not to overmix the dough; otherwise, cookies will be tough.
  • Freeze the balls of dough to have fresh cookies at a later stage.
  • Always allow cookies to cool before storing to protect the container from becoming too wet. STORAGE INFORMATION:

HOW TO PRESERVE(LEFTOVERS)

Refrigerator:

  • These cookies preserve for four days at room temperature. However, you can keep it in the refrigerator for the next seven days.

Freezer:

  • Put cooked cookies in a freezer-proof container to be kept for the next two months. Thaw at room temperature before distributing.

FAQS

Can I substitute real peanut butter with powdered?

  • Sure, they will have more Smart Points. Switch to low-fat peanut butter when doing the replacement.

Do we make them vegan?

  • Yes, replace the egg with a substitute.

Should I refrigerate the dough?

  • No, this dough can be put immediately into the oven.

Can I make the batch double?

  • Yes, just be sure to bake in waves/use two sheets/they will get too crowded.

Why do my cookies crumble?

  • They might be too crisp, experiment by taking them out earlier & allowing them to stand on the tray.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories: 65
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Sodium: 55mg
Sugars: 2g
WW Peanut Butter Cookies are thought to have two Smart Points per serving.