If you’ve ever tried baking chocolate chip cookies with whole wheat flour and ended up with something dense or dry, you’re not alone. Whole wheat baking can be tricky — but these whole wheat chocolate chip cookies are soft, slightly chewy, and full of melty chocolate. No “healthy” aftertaste. Just real flavor.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
Made with 100% whole wheat flour
Soft centers with crisp edges
No complicated ingredients
Kid-approved
Flavor-first baking
Tips for Soft Whole Wheat Cookies
Don’t overmix the dough
Slightly underbake
Let dough rest for in the refrigerator for a few hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I chill the dough overnight?
Yes, you can chill thew dough overnight.
Why did my cookies turn out dry?
The cookies could be dry if you didn't let the dough rest long enough or if you overbaked the cookies. Sometimes just a minute or two extra in the oven can make a big difference.
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes, you can freeze the dough for later use. I would recommend defrosting the dough in the refrigerator before baking.
Storage Tips
How to keep them soft: Keep them in a storage container at room temperature
How long they last: They last about 5 days at room temperature.
Freezer instructions: You can freeze the dough and bake when you are ready!
Recipe
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes about 5 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
· 3/4 cup of butter, softened
· 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar
· 3/4 cup of white sugar
· 2 eggs
· 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
· 1/4 cup of water
· 2 1/3 cups of whole wheat flour
· 1 tablespoon of baking soda
· 1 tablespoon of baking powder
· 1/4 tablespoon of salt
· 1 package of chocolate (milk or semi-sweet) baking chips (9-11.5 ounces)
Directions:
1. In a large bowl mix the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Then add the water and mix again.
2. In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Gradually add the flour mix to the butter blend and mix well. Then fold in the baking chips.
4. Once everything is mixed, chill the dough in the fridge for at least 1 hour covered.
5. After the dough has chilled for at least 1 hour, then preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop the cookies on the pan.
6. Bake cookies in the oven for 14-18 minutes, taking the cookies out of the oven when the edges and bottom begin to brown.
7. Then remove the cookies from the baking sheet and let them cool for about 10 minutes. After the cookies have cooled, you can then put them in a container with a lid to store them.
If you try these whole wheat chocolate chip cookies, let me know in the comments! And don’t forget to save this recipe!
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