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Healthy Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Is it possible to make Healthy Triple Chocolate Cookies that taste good?

Yes, and this healthy chocolate chip cookie recipe for Chocolate Chunk Cookies proves it.

There are several things you can do to lighten the calories in cookies and boost their nutrition.

This healthy chocolate chip cookie recipe is a great example. Half of the butter is replaced with canola oil, sugar is decreased, and whole wheat flour replaces some of the all-purpose flour.

These are Soft Chocolate Cookies with additional boosts of chocolate flavor from unsweetened cocoa powder, and chunks of both milk chocolate and dark chocolate!

Cocoa powder is naturally low in fat and loaded with healthy antioxidants. You can use it to replace some of the flour in baked goods.

Remember, one key to indulging in healthy treats like this Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is to remember that while you can make cookies healthier, they are not "health food" and should be enjoyed in moderation.

Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe

This recipe uses coarsely chopped chocolate instead of chocolate chips, but feel free to use chocolate chips if you prefer. 2 ounces of chocolate chips is about 1/3 of a cup.

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened natural cooca powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ounces good quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), coarsely chopped
  • 2 ounces milk chocolate coarsely chopped
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or use ungreased baking sheets.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the butter and sugars with a fork until well combined.
  3. Add the oil, egg, and vanilla and beat until well blended and creamy.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the flours, cocoa, and salt with a whisk or a fork until well combined.
  5. Add the flour mixture to butter mixture and mix with a large spoon until combined.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chunks and pecans if using.
  7. Place tablespoons of dough onto baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake until the cookies are just set, about 12 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven and transfer cookies to racks to cool completely.

This cookie recipe makes about 2 dozen Healthy Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Testimonials

"I have been researching and trying a number of recipes to make a healthy cookie similar to one that our Gym coffee shop sells for $3.50! This particular recipe was adapted so instead of bars I made thick round cookies and cooked them just underdone so they were soft and chewy. They were a hit with all the girls. Thanks for the great recipe."

Thanks,
Laurel
Australia
(Healthy Homemade Granola Bars Recipe #3)

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