Double Chocolate Chunk Walnut Cookies

Decadent double chocolate cookies made healthier with avocado and whole wheat flour, studded with chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts. These chewy cookies combine rich cocoa with the nutty crunch of walnuts for a delicious treat.

24 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 spray Cooking spray or oil mister
  • ½ cup raw sugar
  • cup unpacked dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup mashed avocado
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup white whole wheat unbleached flour
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • cup semisweet chocolate chunks
  • ½ cup finely chopped walnuts

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 regular baking sheets with silicone baking mats (such as Silpats) or lightly spray nonstick baking sheets with oil.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, whisk together the sugars, avocado, applesauce, egg white, and vanilla until the sugar dissolves, about 2 to 3 minutes.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flours, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold in the dry ingredients with a spatula in two additions. Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chunks and walnuts. The dough will be very sticky. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 15 minutes.

    20 min

  4. 4.

    Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls about 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheets and smooth the tops.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Bake until almost set, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

    17 min