Ingredients
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4 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/2 cup vegetable oil (I used Enova)
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3/4 cup sugar (I used the latter) or 3/4 cup Splenda granular (I used the latter)
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3/4 cup light brown sugar (I used the latter) or 1/3 cup Splenda brown sugar blend, packed (I used the latter)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 -2 teaspoon instant coffee
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup barley flour or 1 cup whole wheat flour
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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1/2-3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup toffee pieces
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1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped (optional, I didn't use)
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1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
- Beat the butter, oil sugars, vanilla, salt and instant coffee in a large bowl until smooth.
- Beat in the vinegar, egg, baking soda and baking powder until well combined.
- Stir in the flours until well combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, toffee bits and pecans, if desired. *The dough wil appear oily.
- Scoop out 1 inch balls and place on baking sheets. They don't need to be spaced far apart because they don't spread much. *I tried flattening some but didn't like them as much.
- Bake 14-16 minutes, reversing trays half way through, until golden brown all over with no hint of softness in the center.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to racks or paper bags to cool completely.