Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies
Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies balance rich chocolate flavor with a subtle, earthy sweetness from finely chopped kale, creating a tender crumb and pleasantly chewy bite. They’re just sweet enough for dessert yet feel right at home as an afternoon snack or lunchbox treat. Enjoy the contrast of dark chocolate chips and moist texture in every bite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda together in a bowl.
- 3
Combine the applesauce and kale in a blender; blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Beat the sugar, butter, egg white, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth and creamy; beat in the kale mixture, canola oil, and honey. Stir the flour mixture into the kale mixture until the dough is just combined; fold in the chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Calories 97.5 kcal Low Source
- Protein 1.61 g Low Source
- Carbs 15.92 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.1 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.22 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2.78 mg Low Source
- Sodium 6.44 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.28 g Low Source
- Sugar 8.38 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.74 g Low Source
- Calcium 6.65 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.92 mg Low Source
- Potassium 17.97 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 181.42 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 5.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cocoa Kale Chocolate Cookies is an American dessert recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Applesauce, Baking Soda, and Butter. Each serving provides about 97.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies?
- It is an American cookie recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Applesauce, Baking Soda, Butter, Canola Oil. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 97.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
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