Green Bean and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

 

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 ½ cups chopped steamed or roasted green beans (cooled)

1 cup white chocolate chips

Instruments:

• Mixing bowls (2)
• Electric mixer (handheld or stand)
• Rubber spatula
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Cookie scoop (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. **In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't over-mix.
4. Fold in the chopped green beans and white chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading. You can use a cookie scoop for even portions.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centres are slightly soft.
7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• Steaming or roasting the green beans beforehand helps soften them and removes some of the raw green bean flavour.
• You can adjust the amount of chopped green beans based on your preference. Start with 1 cup and add more for a stronger green bean presence.
• If you don't have white chocolate chips, you can substitute them with chopped nuts, dried fruit like cranberries or raisins, or even dark chocolate chips.
• For a chewier cookie, bake for an additional minute or two.
• Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 3 days.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving, approximately)

• Calories: 300-350
• Fat: 15-20 grams
• Carbohydrates: 40-45 grams
• Protein: 3-4 grams

Enjoy these unique and delicious Green Bean and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies!

Note: It's important to be aware that some people may experience digestive issues from consuming raw or undercooked green beans. Make sure the green beans are cooked thoroughly before adding them to the cookie dough.