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Heart Healthy Chocolate Almond Cookies Recipe

                   
Chocolate Almond Cookies
On the hunt for a low-fat cookie recipe that tastes like the real thing? Our chocolatey almond cookies are made with pantry-friendly ingredients for a quick, satisfying bite of sweetness.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 45 servings
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
6 large egg whites
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
3 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped and melted
1/3 cup almonds, finely chopped
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine flours, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy, about 1 minute. Gradually beat granulated sugar into egg whites. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in brown sugar until smooth, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla and melted chocolate.

Step 3

Stir in the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon until just incorporated. Add almonds and stir to combine.

Step 4

Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until flat with slightly cracked tops, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 45
Calories: 72
Make this for: Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Per serving:
calories:72
total fat:1g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:51mg
total carb:14g
fibers:1g
proteins:1g

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Heart Healthy Chocolate Almond Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 45 servings
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
6 large egg whites
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
3 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped and melted
1/3 cup almonds, finely chopped
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine flours, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy, about 1 minute. Gradually beat granulated sugar into egg whites. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in brown sugar until smooth, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla and melted chocolate.

Step 3

Stir in the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon until just incorporated. Add almonds and stir to combine.

Step 4

Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until flat with slightly cracked tops, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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