healthy chocolate chip cookies
These are the best, soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies! Lightly sweetened with only 3 tablespoons of coconut oil in the entire batch! They are perfect for a healthier treat without sacrificing flavor.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar not packed
- 3 tablespoon coconut oil or butter, melted
- 1 unit large egg
- 2 tablespoon apple sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips sugar-free (3 oz total)
- 0.1 teaspoon sea salt optional, for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir to blend.
- In another bowl, whisk the sugars, coconut oil, egg, applesauce, and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy.
- Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in two additions until the batter is very well blended. If the batter looks more “crumbly” than smooth, add just a drop of water at a time (ONLY if needed) until it smooths out.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Drop by level tablespoons about 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, top with sea salt if using, and let them stand 5 minutes before removing the cookies from the pans to cool on wire racks.
Notes
These cookies offer a delicious balance of chewy and cake-like texture. For best results, ensure your coconut oil is melted but not hot. You can chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before baking to help prevent spreading, especially in warmer kitchens.