Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (egg substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add applesauce and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix until blended.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture without over-mixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes if desired.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is optional but recommended for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg