Light Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe

Name: Light Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 ounces good-quality dark-chocolate chunks (60-70% cocoa solids), such as Scharffen Berger; 3/4 cup dried cherries; 1 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces good-quality dark-chocolate chunks (60-70% cocoa solids), such as Scharffen Berger
3/4 cup dried cherries
1 cup sliced almonds

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
In a large bowl, combine butter and sugars; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add oil and eggs; beat until creamy. Stir in vanilla.
3
In a medium bowl, combine flours, baking powder, and salt. Add flour mixture to butter mixture; stir well. Gently fold in chocolate, cherries, and almonds.
4
Scoop batter by heaping tablespoons onto 2 baking sheets covered with parchment paper. Bake cookies in 2 batches in upper and lower third of oven until golden on top and bottom (12-15 minutes). Transfer cookies on parchment paper to a wire rack; cool (cookies will crisp as they cool). Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container (they will keep for up to 4 days).

970

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and more.

Yes, Light Chocolate Chunk Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Light Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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