Enjoy these guilt-free Weight Watchers cookie recipes! Low in points but high in flavor, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings while staying on plan.
1. Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Approximately 4-7 Points per serving
Ingredients (yields about 16 bars):
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat brown sugar and butter until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into 16 bars.
2. Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
2-4 Points per cookie
Ingredients (makes about 24 cookies):
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (sugar-free preferred for lower points)
- 8 oz fat-free Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, Cool Whip, and egg until well combined (dough will be sticky).
- If desired, drop dough by spoonfuls into powdered sugar and roll into balls.
- Place balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes or until set and lightly cracked.
- Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
3. Cool Whip Cookies
2-3 Points per cookie
Ingredients (makes 24 cookies):
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor, sugar-free for lower points)
- 8 oz fat-free Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine cake mix, Cool Whip, and egg until dough forms.
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 9-13 minutes until puffed and set.
- Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
Experiment with different cake mix flavors like lemon or devil's food.
4. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
2-4 Points per cookie
Ingredients (flourless version, makes about 24):
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute (like Swerve)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sweetener, and egg until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet. Flatten with a fork in crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
5. Chocolate Chip Cookies with Salted Peanuts
4 Points per cookie
Ingredients (makes 24 cookies):
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
- In separate bowl, mix flour and baking soda. Gradually add to creamed mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips and peanuts.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto sheets.
- Bake 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool on sheets 2 minutes, then to rack.
6. No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
3-5 Points per cookie
Ingredients (makes 24-30 cookies):
- 1/2 cup light butter
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 2 cups sugar substitute (or reduced sugar)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions:
- Line baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
- In a saucepan, combine butter, milk, sugar substitute, and cocoa. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Add oats and mix well.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets.
- Let cool until firm (refrigerate to speed up).
7. White Chocolate Oatmeal Lace Cookies
Approximately 2-3 Points per 2 cookies
Ingredients (makes about 30 cookies):
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp skim milk
- 2 tbsp honey or corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz white chocolate, melted (for dipping)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in oats.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, milk, honey, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Drop level teaspoonfuls 3 inches apart on sheets (they spread a lot).
- Bake 6-8 minutes until golden.
- Cool on sheet 2 minutes, then transfer to rack.
- Dip cooled cookies in melted white chocolate and let set.
8. No Bake Chocolate Cookies
2-4 Points per cookie
Ingredients (makes about 24 cookies):
- 1/2 cup light butter
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1 1/2 cups sugar substitute
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions:
- Line sheets with parchment.
- In saucepan, boil butter, milk, sugar substitute, and cocoa for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and oats (and nuts if using).
- Drop by spoonfuls onto sheets.
- Chill until firm.
9. Butterscotch Pillows
1-2 Points per cookie
Ingredients (makes about 48 small cookies):
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, softened
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line sheets with parchment.
- Cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
- Mix in flour and baking soda. Fold in Rice Krispies.
- Shape into small balls (teaspoon size).
- Roll balls in powdered sugar.
- Place on sheets and bake 10-12 minutes until cracked and set.
- Cool completely.
10. Cake Mix Pumpkin Spice Cookies
2-4 Points per cookie
Ingredients (makes 24 cookies):
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line sheets with parchment.
- In a bowl, mix cake mix and pumpkin puree until combined (add optional chips).
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto sheets.
- Bake 10-15 minutes until set and springs back when touched.
- Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then to rack.
11. Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
3 Points per cookie
Ingredients (makes about 24 cookies):
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup powdered peanut butter (like PB2)
- 1/2 cup sugar substitute
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix all ingredients until combined.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto lined sheet; flatten slightly.
- Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool completely.
12. Gingerbread Cookies
2-4 Points per cookie
Ingredients (makes about 30 cookies):
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet.
- Divide dough, wrap, and chill 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thick on floured surface. Cut shapes.
- Bake on lined sheets 8-10 minutes.
- Cool and decorate if desired.
Bake these delicious low-point cookies and enjoy treats without derailing your goals!