Low Calorie and Fabulous Peanut Butter Cookies ๐ฅ๐ช
Overview:
These delightful Low Calorie Peanut Butter Cookies are a treasure from an era before low-calorie treats became fashionable. ๐ฐ๏ธ Found in an old cookbook, this recipe has stood the test of time, pleasing palates with its soft, chewy texture and irresistible peanut butter flavor. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without derailing your diet! ๐ช
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 36 cookies
- Calories per Cookie: Approximately 70
Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1/2 – 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup rolled oats
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 325ยฐF (163ยฐC). -
Prepare Dry Ingredients:
In a small bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Set aside for later use. -
Cream Margarine and Sugars:
In a separate mixing bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the margarine until soft and creamy. Add the sugar and brown sugar, along with the peanut butter. Beat the mixture until smooth, ensuring to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. -
Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
Add in the egg white and vanilla extract to the margarine-sugar mixture. Mix well until fully combined. -
Blend in Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating slowly until a smooth dough forms. -
Fold in Oats:
Gently fold in the rolled oats using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. -
Form Cookies:
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet. These cookies do not spread much during baking, so you can place them fairly close together. -
Bake:
Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown. -
Cool and Enjoy:
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy these delicious Low Calorie Peanut Butter Cookies as a guilt-free dessert or snack. Pair them with a glass of cold almond milk for a classic treat, or sandwich them together with a dollop of low-fat ice cream for an indulgent twist. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. But trust me, they won’t last that long! ๐