Cup o’ Joe Chocolate Cookies

This Cup o’ Joe Chocolate Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Start with easy refrigerated cookie dough, add just 4 ingredients and you'll have a fabulous treat with a rich, chocolaty center.

Ingredients

Servings 30

1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated sugar cookies
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup mini chips semi-sweet chocolate

Instructions

Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 °F.
In large bowl, mix cocoa, espresso powder and cream with wooden spoon until well blended. Crumble cookie dough into cocoa mixture; stir until well blended.
Shape dough into 30 balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Using bottom of drinking glass, flatten balls into 1 1/2-inch rounds. Press thumb into center of each round to make indentation. Fill each indention with 1/2 teaspoon of the chocolate chips.
Bake 9 to 13 minutes or until edges of cookies are set. Cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes; remove to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.

Why this Cup o’ Joe Chocolate Cookies works for PCOS

Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This Cup o’ Joe Chocolate Cookies works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cup o’ Joe Chocolate Cookies good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cup o’ Joe Chocolate Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 30 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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