Chocolate Chip Cookies…with Chickpeas?!
Chocolate Chip Cookies…with Chickpeas?!
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| Serves | 2 dozen |
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 11 minutes |
| Total time | 31 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Misc | Child Friendly |
| From book | Adapted from Deceptively Delicious |
This is a twist on classic chocolate chip cookies. Add walnuts, raisins or craisins for an extra special treat. Chickpeas in chocolate chip cookies...its better than you may think!
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup trans-fat-free tub margarine
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 egg whites
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (15oz) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
- 3/4 cups raisins or craisins (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. | |
| Step 2 | |
| In a large bowl, beat sugar, margarine, and applesauce until smooth. Beat in egg whites, and vanilla. Add in chickpeas and chocolate chips. Mix in flours, oats, baking soda, and salt. Mix until thick dough forms. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Drop dough by tablespoon onto baking sheet, about 2-inches apart. Press gently with fork to flatten. Bake about 11-13 minutes or until cookies are golden brown and just set- don't overbake! | |
