Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies
Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies! These vegetarian American treats are crafted with a unique blend of unexpected ingredients, creating a sweet, chewy texture that will surprise your taste buds. Perfect for those with a penchant for creativity in the kitchen, these cookies are nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and egg-free, making them suitable for various dietary needs.
Rich in flavor, they’re perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a cozy snack. With easyChef Pro, you can access this recipe and many more, complete with a convenient shopping list feature to ensure you get the best price per serving.
Get ready to bake and impress your friends and family with these extraordinary cookies!
Recipe Collection: Dessert
Serving Size: 36
Cooking Time: 55 minutes
Overview
These chocolate chip cookies come with a delightful twist, incorporating a variety of unexpected ingredients that create a unique and flavorful experience. Perfect for those who love a surprise, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Allergies
Nuts, Dairy, Gluten, Eggs
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
- 1 Cup margarine, melted
- 1 Cup white sugar
- 1 Cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 Whole eggs
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Teaspoon French vanilla-flavored instant coffee granules
- 0.125 Teaspoon water
- 1 Teaspoon strawberry jam
- 1 Teaspoon sweetened chestnut puree
- 1 Tablespoon instant hot chocolate mix
- 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Pinch ground nutmeg, to taste
- 1 Drop fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 Teaspoon orange liqueur
- 1 Drop maple flavored extract
- 2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 Cups granola with nuts and raisins
- 1 Teaspoon baking powder
- 1 Teaspoon baking soda
- 4 Teaspoons salt
- 16 Ounces (oz) semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 Cup walnuts, toasted
- 1 Ounce rosemary flavored chocolate, grated
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the margarine with the white and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Mix the instant coffee and water together in a small bowl; stir into the egg and sugar mixture.
- Stir in the strawberry jam, chestnut puree, hot chocolate mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, orange liqueur, and maple extract until evenly blended.
- Gradually stir in the flour, granola, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, walnuts, and grated chocolate until well blended.
- Pinch off tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll between hands to make 1-inch diameter balls.
- Place balls on prepared baking sheets and flatten with a floured glass to be 1/4 inch high.
- Bake in preheated oven until tops are set when lightly touched, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes on baking sheets before moving to a rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these cookies with a secret twist and see if your friends and family can guess the hidden ingredients!