Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you're looking to lose that post-baby weight, or just a mum who likes to keep trim, then you'll love these low calorie treats.

Top UK chef Antony Worrall Thompson says: “Do what I do to help control my calorie and sugar intake - simply swap sugar for new SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend. Be safe in the knowledge you are cutting down on calories without sacrificing any of the great taste.”

Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Makes: 30 cookies

Ingredients
400g plain flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp table salt
115g margarine
120g SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla
170g semisweet chocolate chips

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. Using an electric mixer, beat the margarine and SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend until well combined. 
4. Add egg and vanilla and beat to combine, scraping down bowl.  Gradually add flour mixture and beat until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. 
5. Drop dough by tablespoons (15 ml) onto baking sheets. Press gently to flatten dough. Bake until edges are golden brown, about 7- 8 minutes. 
Cool and enjoy.

Total Calories: 180 (per 2 cookies)