Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies: Soft & Chewy Recipe (Print Version)
Enjoy soft & chewy healthy chocolate chip cookies! This recipe uses wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet cravings.
# 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:
→ The Wholesome Foundation
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1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
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1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
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1 tsp cornstarch
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp fine sea salt
→ Rich & Sweet Core
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup coconut sugar
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1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Melted Morsels
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1 cup dark chocolate chips (60-70% cacao)
→ Finishing Touch
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1/4 tsp flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt. Set aside. This prepares the base for your Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Soft & Chewy).
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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) with 1/2 cup coconut sugar and 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed) until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This creates the rich foundation for your Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Soft & Chewy).
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Beat in 1 large egg until just combined, then stir in 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated for the best texture in your Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Soft & Chewy).
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Fold in 1 cup dark chocolate chips (60-70% cacao) until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For an extra touch, sprinkle each cookie with a tiny pinch of 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt before baking.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still appear soft. Let the Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Soft & Chewy) cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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For extra chewiness and deeper flavor, chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days) 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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If you don't have whole wheat pastry flour, you can substitute with a 50/50 blend of all-purpose flour and regular whole wheat flour.
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These cookies are delightful on their own, but also pair wonderfully with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Large mixing bowl
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Medium mixing bowl
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Electric mixer
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Rubber spatula
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Baking sheets
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Parchment paper
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Wire cooling rack
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 173 kcal
Total Fat: 9 g
Total Carbohydrate: 22 g
Protein: 3 g