Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 from 4 votes

Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies are the best twist on your chocolate chip cookie recipe! Made with extra virgin olive oil instead of butter, they have crispy edges, soft centers, and an amazing flavor everyone will love!

Prep Time20

Cook Time18

Total Time38

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: cookies

Author: Rena

Ingredients

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup coconut sugar or light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2¼ cups flour all-purpose or GF
½ cup almond flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup dark chocolate chips plus ¼ cup for the tops

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
Add the eggs, olive oil, vanilla extract, and sugar in a medium bowl. Using a whisk, whisk everything together to combine.
In a separate bowl, add the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine.
Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture. Using a spatula mix well to combine until a dough is formed.
Fold in the chocolate chips and mix again to combine. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
Using a cookie scooper, scoop the cookie dough and add it to the lined sheet pan. You should be able to make 12 large cookies or 18 medium sizes.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until browned. If making large cookies you will need 20 minutes.
Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire wrack to cool for another 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy.

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Notes

Do not forget to refrigerate the batter for 10-15 minutes.
If you make 12 large cookies, each cookie will be 407 calories instead
To store: These can be kept at room temperature for the first day or two, then stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
To freeze: Allow the cookies to completely cool, and then transfer them to an airtight container lined with wax or parchment paper or a freezer-safe bag before storing them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Once ready to eat, simply thaw at room temperature.

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