Magical Peanut Butter Cookies

Are you looking for some low sugar alternatives because you are watching your weight? Me too! I hate to diet because I always feel so cheated when everyone else is enjoying that great dessert or munching on cookies. But I found this recipe that makes me feel like I am having something decadent. These are quite good and even have a nice, rich taste. So, you can have one or two without feeling too guilty. I made these on a well-used Pampered Chef stone, and have not tried it using a regular cookie sheet. I had a very good result. They are good for people who are on low-sugar diets. I tried using the natural peanut butter and didn't like them as much as with regular Jif or Peter Pan. Those products have the fats in them that help hold these together. (OK so what you give up in sugar, you make up for in a little fat!!) Use a small scoop and these will be just the right size for a pop-in-your-mouth treat.

Magical Peanut Butter Cookies

1 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy (I used crunchy....it was a nicer texture)

1 cup Splenda 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Spray a large baking sheet with PAM.

In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, 1 cup Splenda, the egg, and vanilla; stir well with a spoon.

Roll the dough into balls the size of walnuts.

Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet.

With a fork dipped in Splenda to prevent sticking, press a crisscross design on each cookie.

Bake for 12 minutes and remove from the oven.

Sprinkle with some Splenda if desired. Cool slightly before removing from pan. Yield: 18 cookies