An original copycat of the ultra popular Lenny and Larry's Complete Protein Cookie. 16 grams of protein in one cookie!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Snack/Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lenny and larry's protein cookie
Servings: 8
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
Equipment
kitchenaid mixer
baking sheet
parchment paper baking sheets
measuring cups and spoons
spatula set
turner
Ingredients
1/2cupPalm Margarinecold
1/2cupCane Sugar
1teaspoonGround Flax Seedor Chia Seeds
2TablespoonWater
2teaspoonsMolasses
1/2cupProtein Powdervanilla pea protein or whey protein powder
1 1/4cupWhole Wheat Pastry Flour
3/4teaspoonBaking Soda
1/4teaspoonSalt
1/2cupChocolate Chipsfor vegan use dairy free chocolate such as Enjoy Life Chocolate Chunks
Instructions
Preheat oven to 370 degrees.
In large mixing bowl, cream together margarine and sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes.
In small bowl, mix together ground flax seed or chia seeds and water. Let sit for 1-2 minutes. Add to butter sugar mixture and mix. Add molasses and stir.
Stir in protein powder, whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, salt. Mix until just combined, avoid overmixing. Stir in chocolate chips.
Using parchment paper or silpat silicone baking sheets, cover baking sheet. Divide dough into 4-5 large balls. Press down on dough to flatten. Make sure that each cookie has enough room to spread.
Bake at 9-11 minutes or until golden brown on edges but still soft.