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Chocolate Cookies With Avocado And Peanuts

These cookies are a delightful twist on the classic chocolate cookie, featuring creamy avocado and crunchy peanuts!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 2 tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mashed avocado about 1/2 of a small avocado
  • 1 tablespoon butter softened
  • 1.5 cups Splenda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 6 tablespoons chocolate chips semi-sweet or bittersweet
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts chopped, optional

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole-wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, corn starch, salt, and baking powder.
  • In another bowl, combine the mashed avocado, softened butter, and Splenda. Beat them together until smooth and creamy. Then, add the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped peanuts using a spatula.
  • Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
  • Feel free to customize with different mix-ins like dried fruit or nuts!