Eggnog Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Ingredients: 

  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 7.5 oz (half of a 15-oz can) chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup coy eggnog (or light eggnog)
  • 2 tsp agave nectar (or honey)
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 dark chocolate morsels

Instructions:

  1. Preheat over to 350 degrees. Combine chickpeas and eggnog in a food processor; blend until smooth. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl along with the chickpea-eggnog puree and mix well.
  2. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Roll batter into 1-inch balls and flatten on baking sheet about 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cookies start to lightly brown. Remove from oven and cook before serving.

Nutrition Information: 

Makes 2 dozen cookies, serving size: one cookie

Calories: 110; Total fat: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Protein: 2 g