Kirkland’s Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies provide a delightful twist on a classic treat. With dried plums adding natural sweetness and moisture, the cookies are not only tasty but also a healthier option for cookie lovers. Get ready to indulge without the guilt.
For those looking to switch things up, you could replace the dried plums with other fruit purees like applesauce or mashed bananas. If you’re vegan, consider using a plant-based butter and a substitute for the eggs, such as flaxseed meal. Ensuring your chocolate chips are dairy-free can help accommodate various dietary needs, and sourcing high-quality ingredients can really enhance the flavors.
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Kirkland’s Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 dried plums (2/3 cup)
- 3 tablespoons hot water
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Coat baking sheets with vegetable cooking spray and set aside.
- To make the plum puree, combine 12 dried plums with 3 tablespoons of hot water in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and finely chopped, yielding about 1/2 cup of puree.
- In a large bowl, beat together the plum puree, 3 tablespoons of softened butter, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until well blended.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together 2 1/4 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients into the plum mixture and mix completely until no flour streaks remain.
- Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and flatten them slightly.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until they are lightly browned.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on racks.
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