Extra Light Ghirardelli Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the perfect balance of decadence and lightness with these Extra Light Ghirardelli Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies! This crowd-pleasing recipe swaps some of the butter for unsweetened applesauce, creating soft, tender cookies that feel lighter without sacrificing flavor. Each bite bursts with the rich, velvety sweetness of Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips, complemented by a hint of vanilla and a buttery caramel undertone from brown sugar. Ready in just under 30 minutes, these cookies are a quick and easy treat ideal for everyday snacking, special occasions, or dessert platters. Serve them warm with a glass of milk or enjoy them on their own for a melt-in-your-mouth experience that expertly blends classic indulgence with a modern twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Salted butter, softened
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked (they will set as they cool).
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your extra light Ghirardelli ultimate chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.0 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.0 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 3323 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 630.0 g | 229% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.2 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 420.7 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 25.2 mg | 140% | |
| Potassium | 1566 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
