Healthy Double Chocolate Cookies
Healthy Double Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
For the Glaze
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the large egg, maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients from the medium bowl to the wet ingredients in the large bowl. Mix with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix the dough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Drop 4 large, evenly spaced scoops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. You can slightly flatten them if desired for a more uniform shape.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set but the centers still appear soft and slightly underbaked. This will ensure a fudgy texture.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They must be fully cooled before glazing.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the melted chocolate glaze evenly over the top of each cookie.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Allow the glaze to set at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes, or until firm to the touch, before serving. Enjoy your healthy double chocolate cookies!
⏱️ 20 min
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Healthy Double Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
For the Glaze
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the large egg, maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients from the medium bowl to the wet ingredients in the large bowl. Mix with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix the dough.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Drop 4 large, evenly spaced scoops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. You can slightly flatten them if desired for a more uniform shape.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set but the centers still appear soft and slightly underbaked. This will ensure a fudgy texture.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They must be fully cooled before glazing.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the melted chocolate glaze evenly over the top of each cookie.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Allow the glaze to set at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes, or until firm to the touch, before serving. Enjoy your healthy double chocolate cookies!
⏱️ 20 min