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Whole Wheat Snickerdoodles

These Whole Wheat Snickerdoodles are a classic cookie with a little healthy makeover. Made with whole wheat flour and lightened up compared to the traditional recipe, but still so flavorful and delicious! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups + 1 tablespoon whole wheat white flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (plant based or conventional)
  • 1 large egg room temperature*
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper, or silicone mat. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together ground cinnamon and sugar until combined; set aside for later.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine whole wheat white flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  4. In a large bowl using stand mixer with paddle attachment or electric hand mixer, cream together sugar with the softened butter for about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl then add egg and vanilla, mix on low-medium speed until evenly combined.
  5. With mixer running, slowly add flour mixture to wet ingredients and combine until dough comes together. Dough should be soft, but not too sticky.
  6. Using a rounded tablespoon, scoop dough balls and roll between the palms of your hand to make an even ball. Roll dough balls into cinnamon sugar mixture, and place on prepared cookie sheets, about 2" apart, leaving room to spread.
  7. Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Store cookies in airtight container. Cookies will stay fresh at room temperature up to one week.

Notes

  • You can half butter and half coconut oil, but I do not recommend using all coconut oil here without other changes. 
  • Using a room temperature egg will allow the egg to evenly combine with the butter (and coconut oil, if using). If you mix a cold egg with softened coconut oil, the coconut oil will solidify and your dough will not be evenly mixed.
  • You can use 1 cup all-purpose flour with the 2/3 cup whole wheat flour. If using whole wheat pastry flour, use 1 and 2/3 cups.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 64mg (3%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 64mg 3%
Sugar 7g 14%

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