How to Make Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather your ingredients and supplies.

   It may seem like a silly step, but if you do this first, it will save you time later and help you get everything done much more quickly.
   
   Because everything you need will be in one place, you don't need to waste time rummaging through cupboards.
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   Step 2: Open the can of chick peas and dump them into your colander or strainer.

   Rinse them well and place them into the food processor. , Do this using your measuring spoons.
   
   Then, add the ingredients to the food processor. , Add these to the food processor as well.
   
   It's okay to measure out a little extra peanut butter.
   
   It sticks to the measuring cup and sometimes it's hard to get it all out. , You should have roughly the same texture as regular cookie dough when you're done. ,,, Then, place the mixture in the fridge and allow it to cool down for at least a half an hour.
   
   Often, the processor heats up and makes the dough warm, and it's much easier to make into balls for cookies when it's chilled.
   
   If you want to stop here, this makes a great edible cookie dough dip that is also gluten free! , Make sure you check the oven to see if anyone else has left anything inside. , Spray a nonstick cooking spray on them.
   
   Another option would be to grab parchment paper, cut it to the length of your baking sheet, and lay it on the top of the sheet. ,, Keep repeating until you run out of space on the tray or dough.
   
   Some people like to use an ice cream scoop so that every dollop is perfectly uniform.
   
   If this creates your desired cookie size, then feel free to try that. , Carefully place the tray(s) on one of the inside racks. , Make sure you wear oven mitts to pull the trays out. , Be careful when moving the cookies.
   
   They may be hot enough to burn your skin, and sometimes they will fall apart.
   
   If you don't have cooling racks, take the cookies out five or so minutes early and allow them to cool while on the baking sheet.
   
   Be careful of this strategy! If you let the cookies bake the full 20-30 minutes, they will keep cooking while the tray is heated and may burn. , Then, transfer them to a plate and enjoy!
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   Step 3: Carefully portion out the salt

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   Step 4: baking soda

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   Step 5: and vanilla extract.

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   Step 6: Grab your measuring cups and use the correct cups to measure out your peanut butter

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   Step 7: oats and brown sugar.

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   Step 8: Blend the ingredients until the mixture is very smooth.

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   Step 9: Empty the mixture into a mixing bowl

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    Step 10: if you want to.

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    Step 11: Add chocolate chips to the chickpea dough and stir until the two are evenly mixed together.

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    Step 12: Put plastic wrap over the top of your food processor or the bowl you've moved the dough into.

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    Step 13: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees when your dough is almost done chilling.

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    Step 14: Ready your baking sheets.

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    Step 15: Pull the dough out of the fridge and remove the plastic wrap.

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    Step 16: Use a spoon to carefully roll a ball of the chickpea dough onto the cooking tray.

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    Step 17: Wait for the oven to heat fully.

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    Step 18: Allow the cookies to bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes

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    Step 19: or until you have dark brown molasses.

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    Step 20: Carefully transfer the cookies to a cooling rack.

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    Step 21: Let the cookies cool for at least 20 minutes.

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