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Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies
5 from 116 votes

Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies

Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a moist texture by using applesauce instead of butter or oil alone, blending with brown sugar and coconut oil for balanced sweetness and fat. Chocolate chips provide bursts of rich chocolate in each bite. The dough is gently mixed then scooped into small balls, yielding cookies with soft centers and set edges after baking. These cookies can be stored at room temperature or frozen for longer keeping, making them convenient for quick snacks or sharing.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup applesauce no-sugar added, unsweetened
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 egg large
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the sugar, applesauce and coconut oil on medium speed until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined, 1 more minute.
  4. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, without over mixing. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Divide the dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls using a spring-loaded scoop. Bake for 10 minutes or until cookie edges have set but the center still looks soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
  • To freeze, place baked cookies on a baking sheet before transferring to a sealed bag or container; they keep well for up to 3 months.
  • For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water).

Nutrition Information

Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 83mg (3%) Potassium 72mg (2%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% Daily Value*

Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 83mg 3%
Potassium 72mg 2%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.