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Chocolate Covered Raisin Cookies

Ok so they aren't chocolate-covered, but they taste amazingly decadent even though they have less sugar than most cookies. The cocoa powder adds an amazing difference to your grandmother's oatmeal raisin cookie. You'll never look at them the same again.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cool Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 40 cookies
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips separated
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cups raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a heavy saucepan, add butter, cocoa powder, and 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips, reserving the rest for later. Melt them together over low heat, stirring occasionally. When mostly melted, remove from the heat.
    8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips, 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • In a bowl, mix together the eggs and sugars. Beat for one minute once they're combined. Turn the mixer down and slowly pour in the chocolate mixture. Add vanilla and mix to combine.
    3 eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Add baking powder and salt and mix again. Add oats in two batches, stirring between additions.
    1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 cups oatmeal
  • Add the flour and stir until just combined. Add the remaining 3/4 cups of chocolate chips and the raisins and stir gently to distribute.
    1 cup flour, 2 1/2 cups raisins
  • Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop cookies onto sil pat covered (or greased) baking sheet.
  • Bake 14-16 minutes until cookies are just set and cracks start to appear in the tops of the cookies.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack to complete the cooling process. Store in an airtight container on counter for 3-5 days.

Equipment

Medium Cookie Scoop
Silpat
Wire Cooling Racks
Wire Cooling Racks

Notes

  • I made these with coconut oil but they are designed to be made with butter, so feel free to use either one (in a 1:1 substitution).
  • For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.