SafePlates

Ingredients

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of coconut oil (solid state)
• 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, cream together 1 cup of coconut oil (solid state) and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing well.
5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
6. Fold in 1 cup of dairy-free chocolate chips.
7. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm but the centers are still soft.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.