Craving Ellie in my Belly- Triple Chocolate Cookies

This weeks Craving Ellie in my Belly recipe- Triple Chocolate Cookies, was chosen by Gabi of The Feast Within. I made these along with a few other cookies and sent them on Christmas plates, so I don't really have too much of a review. They weren't very pretty to look at, but the family member who got to taste one, said they were good. Plus they are on the lighter side, which is always nice at this time of year. I won't bore you with anything else- hope you had a Merry Christmas and continue to have a great holiday!
Triple Chocolate Cookies from The Food You Crave by Ellie Krieger
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour, or regular whole wheat flour
1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
2 oz good-quality dark chocolate, coarsley chopped
2 oz milk chocolate, coarsley chopped
2/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mash together the butter and sugars with a fork until well combined. Add the oil and egg and beat until creamy. Mix in vanilla.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, cocoa, and salt, if using. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix well. Stir in both chocolates and, if desired, the pecans, and mix well. Using a tablespoon, scoop the batter onto a ungreased cooke sheet. Bake until the cookies are just set, about 12 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool. Store the cookies at room temperature in an airtight container, where they will keep for up to 4 days.


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