Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yes, I said olive oil and chocolate chips. Don't be afraid to make these cookies, you won't be disappointed. They might become your new favorite cookie recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Butter Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
• ¾ cup Granulated sugar
• ¾ cup Golden brown sugar
• 1 tsp., plus extra for garnish, Kosher salt
• 1 Large egg
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• 2 cups Semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Add the olive oil, vanilla, both sugars and the 1 teaspoon of salt, to a large mixing bowl. Mix until you have a smooth consistency. Now mix in the egg. Blend until it's completely smooth again.
3. Add the flour and baking soda to the bowl and mix just until it's fully incorporated and you don't see any dry spots of flour. Fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Use your hands to shape the batter into balls, about 2 tablespoons each. (Your hands will be greasy from the oil) Add the shaped balls of dough to the parchment-lined baking sheets as you go. They should have at least 2-inches between them, about a dozen per sheet. Use the palm of your hand to gently flatten the balls of batter, only about halfway. Then lightly sprinkle each one with Kosher salt.
5. Place the baking sheets in the preheated 350°F oven until the cookies are golden brown along the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then place them on a cooling rack to come to room temperature.

Recipe modified from the blog- "Cooking On The Weekends"