Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies: Guilt-Free Treat (Print Version)
Enjoy delicious chocolate chip cookies without the guilt! This healthy recipe uses wholesome ingredients for a satisfying, better-for-you sweet treat.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 18 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Wholesome Foundation
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1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp sea salt
→ Sweet & Rich Core
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup refined coconut oil, solid but softened
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3/4 cup coconut sugar
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2 tbsp maple syrup
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1 large egg
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Signature Chocolate Swirl
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1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp sea salt. This dry mix is crucial for your Best Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe.
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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup refined coconut oil, solid but softened, and 3/4 cup coconut sugar until light and fluffy. This forms the delicious base for your cookies.
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Beat in 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 large egg, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon into the creamed mixture until well combined. Ensure everything is fully incorporated for the Best Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough; stop as soon as no dry streaks remain.
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Gently fold in 1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher) until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough. This step adds the signature chocolate swirl to your Best Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your freshly baked Best Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe!
# Notes:
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For an even richer flavor, chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking.
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Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
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Feel free to adjust the amount of dark chocolate chips to your personal preference, or add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty touch.
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If you don't have whole wheat pastry flour, you can substitute it with a 50/50 mix of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Large mixing bowl
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Medium mixing bowl
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Whisk
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Rubber spatula
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Measuring cups
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Measuring spoons
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Baking sheets
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Parchment paper
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Cookie scoop (optional)
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 172 kcal
Total Fat: 9 g
Total Carbohydrate: 21 g
Protein: 2 g