CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES - SMALL BATCH

Chocolate Chip Cookies - small batch image

"I came up with this recipe myself," writes Bethany Thayer of Troutville, Virginia. "After trying several low-fat chocolate chip cookie recipes that were puffy and cake-like, I experimented some and came up with these." Good-for-you walnuts give them a great crunch, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-fat margarine
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, lightly cream the margarine and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yogurt and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.