Weight Watchers Christmas Frosted Sugar Cookies
Makes: 20 cookies
Points: 1 point each (WW 2025 estimate)
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Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp light butter (I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Light / Country Crock Light)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar substitute (like Swerve or Monkfruit)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsweetened applesauce (keeps them soft + reduces points)
For the Low-Point Frosting
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp sugar-free powdered sweetener (Swerve/Monkfruit)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: a few drops food coloring
- Optional: light Christmas sprinkles (very small amount—adds ~0 points if used lightly)
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Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat light butter and sweetener until fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and applesauce. Mix well.
- Add dry mixture into wet mixture. Stir to form cookie dough.
- Chill dough 20–30 minutes (helps shape cookies).
2️⃣ Shape & Bake
- Roll small balls (about 20).
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Flatten tops gently with your fingers.
- Bake 8–9 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before frosting.
3️⃣ Make the Frosting
- Mix Greek yogurt, powdered sweetener, and vanilla.
- Add food coloring if desired.
- Spread a thin layer over cooled cookies.
- Add a pinch of sprinkles (optional).
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Tips to Keep Points Low
- Use light butter instead of regular.
- Keep frosting thin.
- Use 0-calorie or sugar-free sweeteners.
- Add minimal sprinkles (just enough to look festive).
