The Best Heavenly Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Ever Taste

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Heavenly Chocolate Chip Cookies! Soft, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate, these cookies are reinvented to be lighter yet every bit as irresistible as the classic. Made with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, they’re the perfect treat for snack time, lunchboxes, or a cozy dessert. A guilt-free way to enjoy a timeless favorite—cookie bliss in every bite!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Weight Watchers-Friendly: 2 SmartPoints® per cookie (Blue Plan).
• Classic Taste, Lightened Up: All the gooey chocolatey goodness you crave, minus the guilt.
• Quick & Easy: Ready in 20 minutes with simple pantry staples.
• Meal Prep Star: Freeze dough or baked cookies for grab-and-go sweetness.

Ingredients 

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free 1:1 flour)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (replaces oil/butter)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar substitute (e.g., Swerve)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar substitute (e.g., Swerve Brown)
• 1 large egg (or 2 egg whites for fewer points)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (or mini chocolate chips)
• Cooking spray

Instructions

Prep the Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, beat applesauce, sugar substitutes, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

Form the Dough:
Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.

Scoop & Bake:
Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden (centers will firm as they cool).

Cool & Enjoy:
Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition & SmartPoints®

Per cookie (with sugar-free chocolate chips):

• Calories: 45
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Fiber: 1g
• Fat: 1g
• SmartPoints®: 2 (Blue Plan)

Points may vary with substitutions like regular chocolate chips or nuts.

Serving Suggestions

• With Coffee: Pair with black coffee or a zero-point vanilla almond milk latte.
• Fruit Platter: Serve with fresh berries or apple slices for extra fiber.
• Ice Cream Sandwich: Add a scoop of low-point vanilla ice cream (3 SmartPoints®) between two cookies.

Pro Tips

• Chewier Texture: Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
• Add Crunch: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped walnuts (+1 SmartPoint® per cookie).
• Vegan Option: Use flax eggs and dairy-free chocolate chips.
• Double Batch: Freeze unbaked dough balls for fresh cookies anytime!
• Sugar Sparkle: Roll dough in granulated sugar substitute before baking for a crackly top.

Why This Recipe Works for Weight Loss

• Portion Control: Pre-portioned cookies prevent overindulgence.
• Fiber Boost: Whole wheat flour keeps you full longer.
• Smart Swaps: Sugar substitutes and applesauce slash calories without sacrificing moisture.

These Heavenly Chocolate Chip Cookies are proof that you don’t have to give up dessert to stay on track. With their soft centers, crisp edges, and pockets of chocolatey joy, they’re a treat you’ll reach for again and again—whether for a midnight snack, lunchbox surprise, or post-workout reward. Bake a batch today and savor the magic of guilt-free indulgence!