Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Tastefully Olive Coratina extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or dark)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly creamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the olive oil mixture. Beat until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the olive oil mixture. Beat until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops of the cookies are slightly cracked.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops of the cookies are slightly cracked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Olive Oil Chocolate Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
- Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Olive Oil Chocolate Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
These cookies have a rich chocolate flavor with a subtle hint of olive oil, making them a unique and delightful treat. Happy baking!
To learn more about the rich history and benefits of olive oil, check out these additional resources:
- Health Benefits of Olive Oil
- The Mediterranean Diet Guide
External Links:
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source
- Healthline: 11 Proven Benefits of Olive Oil
These links provide valuable information and insights that can enhance your understanding and appreciation of olive oil's historical and contemporary significance.
