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Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies are a deliciously healthy twist on a classic treat, using chickpeas as a base to create a protein-packed, gluten-free cookie that’s naturally sweetened and perfect for a guilt-free indulgence. With a soft, thick texture and rich chocolate chips, they bake up beautifully for a quick and satisfying snack or dessert.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 10 cookies

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup oat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted almond or peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar of choice (white, brown or coconut)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips
  • Additional chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Prepare Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Place them into a food processor as the base of the cookie dough.
  3. Add Ingredients to Food Processor: Add the oat flour, almond or peanut butter, sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the chickpeas in the food processor, leaving out the chocolate chips for now.
  4. Blend Until Smooth: Process the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy with no visible chickpea chunks, although the texture may be slightly bumpy.
  5. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Add the chocolate chips to the food processor and pulse a few times just to combine them evenly into the dough.
  6. Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheet: Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them adequately.
  7. Flatten Slightly: Gently flatten the dough scoops as the cookies may not hold their shape perfectly and tend to spread slightly while baking.
  8. Top with More Chocolate Chips: Place a few extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie for added texture and presentation.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 15 minutes until the cookies are set but still soft.
  10. Encourage Spreading (Optional): If you prefer thinner cookies, you can carefully slam the cookie sheet down halfway through baking to encourage spreading.
  11. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet. They will firm up slightly as they cool. Optionally, sprinkle with salt flakes before serving for a hint of savory contrast.

Notes

  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes to ensure even baking.
  • If you don’t have oat flour, you can make your own by grinding oats in a blender.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute almond/peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
  • The cookies don’t spread much, so flattening the dough before baking improves their appearance.
  • Adding salt flakes on top balances the sweetness for a sophisticated flavor.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • These cookies are naturally gluten-free, thanks to the use of chickpeas and oat flour.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/chickpea-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe/