Naturally Sweetened Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious and healthier chocolate chip cookies with a reduced sugar content, using natural sweeteners.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup coconut sugar
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips at least 70% cacao
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, coconut sugar, and maple syrup until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed within a few days of baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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