MAKEOVER CHUNKY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Makeover Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies image

Connie Colgan of Castle Rock, Colorado asked Light & Tasty magazine to trim the fat from her husband's favorite cookie. The results were mouthwatering...and offered 31% less fat than Connie's original snacks.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup reduced-fat butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar blend
1 cup reduced-fat chunky peanut butter
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butters, brown sugar and sugar substitute until light and fluffy. Beat in peanut butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, oats, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the raisins, coconut and chocolate chips. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.