Chocolate Chip Cookies

Level of difficulty 2
Prep time 10-20 minutes

Ingredients List
  • 1 cup – (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons – vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups – agave syrup
  • 2 – eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups – whole-wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon – baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon – salt
  • 2 cups – semi-sweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 375°F.

Beat butter, vanilla extract, and agave syrup in a medium size bowl. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Slowly add in flour, baking soda and salt. Continue to beat until fully combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Using a tablespoon, drop dough onto un-greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until a light golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Quick Tip

Cookies made with agave nectar have a more cake-like texture, but with no loss of flavor.