Low Sodium Chocolate Covered Cookies
Indulge guilt-free with these Low Sodium Chocolate Covered Cookies, a delightful treat that combines rich flavor with health-conscious baking. Made with unsalted butter and low sodium baking powder, these cookies are perfect for those seeking a lower sodium alternative without sacrificing taste. The buttery vanilla cookie base is baked to perfection and dipped into a luxurious layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate for an irresistible finish. Quick to prepare in under 35 minutes, this recipe yields 24 servings, making it ideal for holiday gatherings, parties, or a simple homemade dessert. Whether you're aiming for heart-healthy indulgence or just love the combination of chocolate and cookies, these treats are sure to become a favorite. Perfectly sweet, beautifully golden, and balanced by silky chocolate, they’re proof that mindful baking can still be utterly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 whole large egg
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder (low sodium)
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for chocolate)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 0.5 cup of unsalted butter and 0.75 cup of granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 large egg to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
In another bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon of low sodium baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoon of baking soda.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, melt 1.5 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring between each until smooth.
Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them back on parchment paper. Allow the chocolate to set, either at room temperature or by placing the cookies in the refrigerator for faster setting.
Serve the low sodium chocolate covered cookies and enjoy this delectable treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.2 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.7 g | 399% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 341 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 413 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 458.9 g | 167% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 287.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*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.
