Saturday, March 13, 2010

Guilt-free chocolate cookies

 
I always find it impossible to eat chocolate cookies without feeling guilty, since they are usually packed with fat and are way too sweet. This recipe uses whole wheat flour, which gives the cookies an interesting texture. You shouldn't substitute the butter with margarine, since they will not taste as good (okay, you should leave some place for a little guilt...)  I took this recipe on Enlightened Cooking, which I suggest you should visit. 

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg
1/3 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet. 
2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 
3. In another bowl, beat together sugar and butter for about 2 minutes. Add in vanilla and egg and beat for another 2 minutes.
4. Add egg mixture and chocolate chips to flour and mix well. 
5. Drop by tablespoons on cookie sheet and bake for 11-13 minutes (center should still be soft)
6. Cool and eat with a glass of milk! 

0 comments: