Here’s a delightful recipe for chewy chocolate cookies that’s also friendly for those following the Weight Watchers program:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cooking spray or parchment paper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and continue beating until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick cookie dough forms.
  6. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Enjoy your deliciously chewy chocolate cookies!

This recipe makes about 18 cookies, and each cookie is approximately 1 Weight Watchers SmartPoint. It’s a perfect treat for satisfying your sweet tooth without derailing your healthy eating goals.