Wellness Wednesday: A little treat (the skinny version)

( I just realized it is Thursday---I was sick yesterday so it never happened haha)

These cookies are so so good! I got them off one of my favorite healthy food blogs: Skinny Taste.

I can't say that they are good for you but they are the healthier version--made with whole wheat flour and some healthier sweeteners like agave. Make sure you wet your hands when making them into balls, I didn't do this and they kind of fell apart when I pushed my fork on top. 

Skinny Pumpkin Spiced Snickerdoodles

Skinnytaste.com

Servings: 42 • Size: 1 cookie • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 1 pts (3 pts+ for 2)
Calories: 51 • Fat: 1 g • Carb: 9.5 g • Fiber: <1 1="" 6="" g="" protein:="" span="" sugar:="">
Sodium: 20 mg

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups King Arthur white whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 tbsp agave or honey
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp sugar*
• 1 tbsp pumpkin spice*

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.  Line two baking sheets with Silpat mats and spray with cooking spray.

2. Combine flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.

3. Combine 1 cup of sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.  Add the agave, vanilla and egg; beat well.  Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, beating just until combined.  Cover and chill for 10 minutes.

4. In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp sugar with pumpkin pie spice, stirring with a whisk to combine.   5.With moist hands, shape dough into 42 (1-inch) balls.  Roll balls in sugar/pumpkin pie spice mixture.

6. Place balls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets and slightly flatten with a fork.

7. Bake 375°F for 5-7 minutes (cookies will be slightly soft).  Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes.  8.Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.  Enjoy!