Peanut Butter Nutella Cookies

Guys, these are so good. There are no words to describe it! AND, they're only 3 points+ per cookie! I've recently been introduced to Nutella (as in somebody MADE me try it). I will never go back! I've been Pinteresting like crazy to find delicious recipes I can use Nutella in. This one was a winner. I found it at The Sister's Cafe (thanks) and immediately had to try them!

So, first things first, here's what you need:

2 sticks Butter at room temperature
2/3 c. Peanut Butter (creamy or crunchy)
1 c. Sugar
1 c. Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
2 tsp. Vanilla
2 2/3 c. Flour
2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
1/3 heaping c. Nutella

1. Cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla together until smooth. 

 2. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. 

 3. Add to the butter mixture.

 4. Add spoonfuls of Nutella to the top of the dough. Use a butter knife to swirl the Nutella through the dough. If you want lovely, marbled cookies then don't overmix the Nutella! I mixed mine a bit more than I would've liked, but I'm forgiving myself since it was my first (and definitely NOT my last) time making these. =) 

 5. Put the dough in the fridge for 15 minutes to set the Nutella before putting the cookies on your cookie sheet. 

6. Dollop about 1 T. of mixture onto your cookie sheet per cookie. This will yield about 48 delicious, mouth-watering cookies. =)

7. Bake the cookies at 350° for 10-12 minutes. The edges should be golden-brown. Don't over-bake them. They'll have to sit on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before you transfer them to a wire rack to cool. They'll look like the picture below when you take them out (nice and fluffy)...

 ...and they'll look like this when they're done sitting (flat). Don't worry or think you did something wrong when they flatten out!

I've already eaten two tonight (Yes, I counted them). The hubby likes them too and I'm sure they're going to be a staple at the June household! I hope you guys enjoy these cookies as much as we did!!!! =)

Nutritional Information

Calories: 115.7

Total Fat: 5.6 g

Sodium: 148.3 mg

Carbohydrates: 14.9 g

Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g

Protein: 1.9 g

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Easy Garlic Chicken

I made this delightful recipe (found via Pinterest) the other night and it was delicious! The chicken was super tender and it had a really great flavor! *Please note that these photos are from a half batch*

So, here's what you need (for a full batch):

4 6 oz. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
4 T. Brown Sugar
3 tsp. Olive Oil

1. Preheat the oven to 500° and lightly grease a casserole dish.

2. In a small sauté pan, sauté the garlic with the oil until tender.

3. Remove from the heat and stir in brown sugar.

*It should look like this picture when mixed*

4. Place the chicken breasts in prepared baking dish and cover with garlic and brown sugar mixture.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

6. Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes.

7. Enjoy!

Do not be alarmed if it smells like it's burning. As you can see from the photo above, the sugar will burn a little bit in the bottom of the pan. 

I love chicken recipes because they're so low in points! One 6 oz. chicken breast from this recipe is 6 WW points and it's soooo much better than just plain ole' chicken!

Nutritional Information

Calories: 371. 75

Total Fat: 16.06 g

Sodium: 121 mg

Carbohydrates: 51.96 g

Dietary Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 23.76 g

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Key Lime Pie

So, this dessert is pretty darn tasty (and, like the last one, easy)!

Here's what you need:
1/4 c. water
1 package sugar-free lime gelatin
2 containers fat-free key lime pie yogurt
8 oz. frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
1 Keebler ready crust reduced fat graham pie crust

1. Heat up your water in a microwave safe measuring cup for 45 seconds or until boiling.

2. Whisk in Jell-O until dissolved.

3. In a large bowl mix together the Jell-O mixture and yogurt.

4. Fold in the whipped topping.

5. Carefully spread this mixture in the ready-made crust and refrigerate until it's set.

Garnish as desired and store in the refrigerator. This is 4 WW points per piece. It's delightful! Try some variations of it and let me know how they turn out!!! Enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per 1/8 of pie)

Calories: 160

Total Fat: 3.5 g

Sodium: 115 mg

Carbohydrates: 27 g

Dietary Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 2 g

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