Toasted Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Toasted Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced-fat margarine; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup (2 ounces) reduced-fat 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

Chocolate chip cookies are almost anyone's favorites and these are sure to please!—Bethany Thayer, Troutville, Virginia

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-fat margarine
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup (2 ounces) reduced-fat 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

Directions

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

1 each: 94 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Almost Original Toll-House Chocolate Chip Cookies in Comfort Food Diet 2010