LACTOSE-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Lactose-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies image

Though vegan-friendly and dairy-free, these pack all that classic cookie flavor into each and every bite! -Sarah Ann Manthe, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon molasses
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the syrup, sugar, oil, applesauce, vanilla and molasses until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to syrup mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets lightly coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.