Description
Classic healthy chocolate chip cookies bring wholesome ingredients together in a guilt-free treat. Nutritious oats, natural sweeteners, and dark chocolate combine for a delightful snack you’ll want to savor again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (150 g) almond flour (or oat flour for nut-free)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg: 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsps water)
- 0.5 cup (90 g) dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
- 0.25 cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) coconut oil, melted (or unsalted butter)
- 0.33 cup (80 ml/2.7 fl oz) maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
- Workspace Preparation: Position oven rack centrally and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie placement.
- Liquid Foundation: Whisk melted coconut oil with maple syrup, seamlessly integrating egg and vanilla extract into a smooth, homogeneous liquid base.
- Dough Assembly: Fold almond flour, baking soda, and salt into wet mixture, creating a consistent dough. Evenly distribute chocolate chips throughout the mixture.
- Cookie Shaping: Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions and roll into spheres. Gently press each ball onto prepared baking sheet, creating slight circular depressions using fingertips or fork.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers remain slightly tender. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for five minutes to set, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling and texture refinement.
Notes
- Control Moisture Carefully: Almond flour absorbs liquid differently than wheat flour, so add wet ingredients gradually to prevent overly dry or crumbly cookies.
- Optimize Chocolate Chip Distribution: Gently fold chocolate chips at the end to prevent sinking and ensure even chocolate in every bite.
- Master Baking Time Precision: Watch cookies closely during the 10-12 minute window; slight over-baking can quickly transform texture from soft to crisp.
- Enhance Cooling Protocol: Letting cookies rest on the baking sheet allows residual heat to complete the cooking process, creating a perfectly tender interior while maintaining structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg