1 Point Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

I recently developed a craving for peanut butter cookies, a challenge for someone watching their points. Found this on the Weight Watchers website and plan to make them really soon.

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine (stick-variety) or light butter
3 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
cooking spray

24 servings Change size or US/metric
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38 minutes 30 mins prep

1. Melt the margarine or butter in a small saucepan until it sizzles and just begins to brown. Remove from heat and freeze for 20 minutes, or until firm.
2. While butter or margarine is cooling, combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
3. Combine margarine and peanut butter in another mixing bowl, beating on medium speed until blended and smooth. Gradually add both sugars and beat until blended. Add egg white and vanilla and beat until smooth. While beating on low speed, gradually add flour mixture and mix until just blended.
4. Transfer dough to a large piece of plastic wrap and roll into an 8-inch log. Wrap log in plastic wrap and freeze for 2 hours. (Note: You can make the cookie dough up to 3 days in advance and freeze until ready to bake.).
5. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray.
6. Remove cookie dough from freezer and slice crosswise into 1/3 inch-thick slices; place slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden around edges, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.