I will be old and jolly on my deathbed, 80 years from now, and people will ask, “Danielle, what is your secret to living this happy life?” And I will say, “I ate all the chocolate chip cookies.” And somewhere amongst them all was my recipe for "Let's Pretend They're Healthy" Hearty Chocolate Chip Cookies.
When ready, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat. Place balls about 3 inches apart on pan. Bake for 15 minutes. They should still look a bit underdone, but if you let them cool on the pan, they will continue to bake until the perfect doneness.