Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or a sugar substitute (like Stevia)
- 1 egg (or egg substitute)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the reduced-fat butter or margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg (or egg substitute) and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork or the bottom of a glass, and if desired, sprinkle with a little extra sugar or sugar substitute.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your Weight Watchers-friendly butter cookies in moderation.
