Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie Sticks

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the canola oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully incorporated.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

3. 3

   Divide the dough in half. On a greased baking sheet, shape each portion into a 15x3-inch rectangle, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using) over the dough and press them lightly into the surface.

4. 4

   Bake for 6-7 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. For crispier cookies, bake for 8-9 minutes. Allow the cookie sticks to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then use a serrated knife to cut them into 1-inch strips. Transfer the cookie sticks to a wire rack to cool completely.