Udderly Replaced

(The healthy version of the famous Doubletree Cookies)

Soft, chewy, and packed with just the right amount of protein power.

If you’re the kind of person who loves a cookie that’s both indulgent and functional, this recipe’s for you. These Dark Chocolate Walnut Protein Cookies have the flavor and texture of your favorite bakery classic — buttery, nutty, and rich — with an added boost from vanilla protein powder. Think chewy center, crisp edges, and pools of melted dark chocolate in every bite.

Perfect for that afternoon pick-me-up or post-dinner treat that doesn’t derail your goals.

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🛒 Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted dairy-free butter

• ¾ cup monk fruit classic sweetener

• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar

• 2 large eggs (farm fresh from a local farmer – I use Vital Farms if farm fresh isn’t available)

• 1¼ tsp pure vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Dry Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled

• ¾ cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)

• ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• Pinch of ground cinnamon

Add-Ins

• 2⅔ cups dark chocolate chunks (60–70% cacao)

• 1¾ cups chopped walnuts

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep:

Set oven to 300 °F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream:

In a stand mixer, beat softened butter with both sugars on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until creamy and light.

3. Add Wet Ingredients:

Mix in eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, protein powder, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add the dry mix to the wet ingredients on low speed, blending for about 45 seconds — just until combined. Don’t overmix.

5. Fold In Add-Ins:

Stir in dark chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts. If the dough feels too soft, chill it for about 20 minutes before baking.

6. Scoop & Bake:

Portion out 3-tablespoon scoops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 3 inches apart.

Bake 18–21 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but centers still soft.

7. Cool:

Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. They’ll set up beautifully as they cool.

8. Serve:

Enjoy warm with a cold glass of milk or your favorite dairy-free alternative.

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💡 Tips & Notes

• Check at 18 minutes — protein causes quicker browning, so don’t overbake.

• Store cookies airtight with a slice of bread to keep them soft and chewy.

• Freeze for up to 2 months; reheat at 300 °F for 3–4 minutes.

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🧡 The Perfect Balance

A little protein, a lot of flavor — these cookies hit every craving. They’re rich, hearty, and deliciously satisfying with just enough nutrition to make you feel good about going back for seconds.

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🍪 📝 Cindy’s Kitchen Notes

These cookies turned out amazing — rich, flavorful, and loaded with dark chocolatey goodness. 🍫 But if you’re like me and prefer a slightly more moist and tender cookie, here’s the little tweak I’m going to try next time:

✅ 2 sticks + 2 tbsp dairy-free butter

✅ 1 tbsp maple syrup

✅ 1 egg + 1 egg yolk

✅ 1 tbsp almond milk

Clarification on the quantities:  

🧈 Butter:

👉 Use 2 sticks + 2 tablespoons total

—not four sticks!

That’s just adding 2 extra tablespoons to your original recipe amount.

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🥚 Eggs:

👉 Use 1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk total

—not three eggs!

You’re replacing the two eggs from the original recipe with one full egg and one extra yolk.

Here’s why I think it’ll help:

The extra butter and egg yolk add richness and softness, while the maple syrup and almond milk boost moisture without making the cookies heavy. It should keep that chewy bakery texture but with an even softer center — exactly the kind of cookie you want to sink your teeth into with a glass of cold almond milk. 🥛💛

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🛍️ Udderly Replaced Shopping List

• EARTH BALANCE Vegan Buttery Sticks (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• Lakanto, Sweetener Monkfruit Classic (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• Okinawa Brown Sugar Powder (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• Vital Farms Organic Pasture Raised Eggs (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• 365 Organic Vanilla Extract (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• King Arthur All Purpose Unbleached Flour (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• Orgain Organic Vegan Protein + 50 Superfoods Powder (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• 365 Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oat (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• 365 by Whole Foods Market, Baking Soda (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• 365 by Whole Foods Market, Sea Salt Fine (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• 365 Organic Vietnamese Cinnamon (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• 365 Dark Chocolate Baking Chunks (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• 365 Chopped Walnuts (Amazon/Whole Foods)

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