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| General Category : Cookies-Bars-Squares |
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| Food Group : Eggs, Grains, Chocolate and Sweets |
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| Preparation Method : Bake |
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| Here's an all-time favourite: a classic cookie that's loaded with pieces of chocolate - but without any artery-clogging trans fats. |
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Ingredients
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3/4 cup (175 mL) canola oil |
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1-1/4 cup (300 mL) lightly packed brown sugar |
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1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar |
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2 eggs (preferably omega-3 eggs) |
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1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla |
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2 cups (500 mL) whole wheat flour |
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1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda |
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6 oz (175 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped into chunks |
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Preparation
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In bowl and using electric mixer, beat together canola oil and brown and granulated sugars
until blended, about 1 minute. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour and baking soda until well blended. Stir in chocolate.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared pan; bake, one pan at a time, in centre of 375°F (190°C) oven until golden brown and set, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool for 1 minute on pan; transfer to rack. Let cool completely.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
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Nutritional information
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| Per serving (2 cookies): 194 calories, 10 g fat, 26 g carbs, 2 g protein, 1 g fibre, 17 mg sodium. Excellent source vitamin D. |
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Source
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© Homemakers.com
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