Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Throwback Quickie

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Applesauce reduces fat while maintaining moisture.

dairy-free chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: regular chocolate chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.

Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.

In another bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips, and add more chocolate chips on top.

Scoop large portions of dough onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Flatten each dough ball slightly with your hand.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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