Kinda Healthy DoubleTree Cookies

About This Recipe

A lower carb, higher protein spin on the original DoubleTree cookie recipe.

Ingredients

• 1/4 C + 2 Tbsp (72g Swerve Brown (or a brown sugar substitute))
• 1/4 C + 2 Tbsp (72g Swerve Granular (or a granulated sugar substitute))
• 1/2 C 112g Salted Butter*
• 1 large Egg
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/8 tsp Lemon Juice
• 1/2 C 60g All Purpose Flour
• 2 scoops (62g Vanilla PEScience Select Protein Powder)
• 1/4 C 20g Rolled Oats
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 2/3 C 148g Dark Chocolate Chips**
• 1/2 C 60g Shelled Walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes. (Use a hand mixer, food processor, or a fork/whisk if you don't have a stand mixer.)
3. Add the egg, vanilla, and lemon juice, blending with mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy, scraping down bowl.
4. With mixer on low speed, add the flour, protein powder, oats, baking soda, and cinnamon, mixing for about 45 seconds. Don’t over mix.
5. Remove bowl from mixer and fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
6. Portion the dough into 15 balls weighing ~45 grams each onto the baking sheet about 2" apart.
7. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and center is still soft.