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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Whole wheat chocolate chip cookie recipe. Check out the step-by-step photos and tips above the recipe. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 38 cookies
Calories: 148 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups whole-wheat flour measured correctly
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup cold butter cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 ⅔ cups brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet baking chocolate roughly chopped into 1/4- and 1/2-inch pieces

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats. Set aside. 
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside. Check out the notes on measuring flour for tips. 
  3. Add butter and the sugars to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. 
  4. With the mixer on low speed, mix just until the butter and sugars are blended, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, and mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in vanilla just until incorporated. 
  7. Add the flour mixture, and stir in just until combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Add the chocolate, and stir in until just incorporated. 
  9. Scoop 1.5 tablespoon scoops of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between them.
  10. Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown at the edges and just set in the centers. The cookies should be slightly underbaked to stay soft and chewy. If you prefer a crispier cookie, bake an additional 1-2 minutes. 
  11. Transfer the cookies still on the baking mat or parchment paper onto the counter to cool. 

Notes

  • Whole wheat flour: I use a finely ground 100% whole wheat flour in this recipe. More information about the type of flour is available above the recipe. 
  • Measuring flour: I highly recommend either weighing the flour or sifting/aerating the flour, lightly spooning, and then leveling the flour. Too much flour will cause the cookies to be dry or crumbly. For the weights, click on "metric" by the ingredients label above the ingredients.
  • Salt: Or 1/2 teaspoon of table salt. 
  • Sugar: If you like cookies that aren't as sweet, don't pack the brown sugar. 
  • Chocolate: You can substitute chocolate chips or chunks if you prefer. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 148kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 140mg (6%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 160IU (3%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 38cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 148kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 140mg 6%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 160IU 3%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.