Rosemary, Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
Olive oil chocolate chip cookies have become a popular twist on the classic recipe, offering a unique flavor profile and a healthier alternative to traditional butter-based cookies. The use of olive oil in baking may seem unconventional, but it adds a depth of flavor and a moist, tender crumb that many find irresistible.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees & line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, vanilla, both sugars, & 1 teaspoon of salt to a large mixing bowl. Mix until you have a smooth consistency. Now mix in the egg. Blend until it's completely smooth again. Add the flour & baking soda to the bowl and mix in the chocolate chunks and optional walnuts.
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Grab about 2 tablespoons of dough with your hands and shape into balls. Add dough to the parchment-lined baking sheets & have at least 2 inches between them, about a dozen per sheet. Gently fflatten the balls of batter about halfway & then lightly sprinkle each one with flaky salt.
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Bake for 12 minutes until the cookies are golden brown and let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 624kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23.48g37%
- Saturated Fat 3.12g16%
- Cholesterol 33mg11%
- Sodium 744mg31%
- Potassium 353mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 97.35g33%
- Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
- Sugars 59.53g
- Protein 7.49g15%
- Vitamin A 129 IU
- Vitamin C 13.3 mg
- Calcium 52 mg
- Iron 3.73 mg
- Vitamin D 5 IU
- Vitamin E 1.28 IU
- Vitamin K 16.5 mcg
- Thiamin 0.33 mg
- Riboflavin 0.23 mg
- Niacin 2.35 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.11 mg
- Folate 84 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.08 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.39 mg
- Phosphorus 197 mg
- Magnesium 83 mg
- Zinc 1.5 mg
- Selenium 14.6 mcg
- Copper 0.67 mg
- Manganese 1.1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The Benefits of Olive Oil
One of the main reasons bakers are turning to olive oil is for its health benefits. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are considered heart healthy. It also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a better choice for those looking to make their cookies a bit more nutritious without sacrificing taste.
Flavor Profile
When used in cookies, olive oil imparts a subtle, fruity flavor that complements the sweetness of chocolate chips. The result is a cookie that’s both rich and complex. Depending on the type of olive oil used—whether it’s extra virgin or a milder, light olive oil—the flavor can range from slightly peppery to very mild, allowing the chocolate to still be the star.
Texture
Olive oil tends to make cookies softer and chewier compared to the crispier texture you might get from butter. This makes olive oil chocolate chip cookies perfect for those who prefer a tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookie.“You can be miserable before you eat a chocolate chip cookie and you can be miserable after you eat a chocolate chip cookie, but never while you eat a chocolate chip cookie.”
- Ina Garten
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Hi! I'm Chelsea,
I'm a food lover, health enthusiast, author, Pilates teacher and studio owner. I love to teach and manifest a deep love for Pilates and health and enjoy nothing more than helping others make their bodies become healthy and strong. My goal is to create simple, nutritious recipes that are easy to throw together using all the good stuff, but without sacrificing taste or the pleasure of eating, because life is all about finding balance, and nothing beats the satisfaction of eating something that tastes good which just also happens to be good for you!
Enjoy!
