Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies: 100% Whole Wheat
This recipe for healthy chocolate chip cookies uses whole wheat flour, nuts, and dried fruit. They contain less sugar than regular chocolate chip cookies, making them a great guilt-free treat.
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Ingredients
- 187.5 g (1-½ cups) white whole wheat flour or whole wheat spoon and level to measure off with the back of a knife
- 100 g (½ cup light brown sugar) packed, level off with the back of a knife
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter or melted coconut oil; allow cooling briefly
- ½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon clear vanilla , or pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs , cold
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup bittersweet Chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Premium Baking Chips.
- ¼ cup dates chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped lightly toasted walnuts, or pecans
Instructions
- Put the coconut oil or butter in a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave on medium power until melted. (Alternatively, melt in a small saucepan.) Cool slightly. Whisk the sugar, egg, butter, salt, and both types of vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
- Whisk the flour, cinnamon, and baking soda, in another bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a wooden spoon; take care not to over-mix. Finally, stir in the bittersweet chocolate chips, walnuts, and dates; cover it tightly, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- If chilling for 3+ hours, make sure you let the cookie dough sit at room temperature for at least 10 to 15 minutes before rolling into balls; the cookie dough will be very stiff after being in the fridge that long.
- Form and bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. If you only have 1 baking sheet, let it cool completely between batches.
- Scoop two heaping tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared pans. Roll each mound in your hands to form a ball.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 to 3 inches apart. Bake one sheet at a time until golden brown around the edges but still light in the center, about 10 to 11 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat forming the remaining dough into balls. Store cookies in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days.
Notes
How to Store & Re-Heat
To store: First, allow the Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies to cool completely after baking. Once cooled, place the cookies in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent sticking. Ensure the container is tightly sealed to keep the cookies fresh and retain moisture. Store the container at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. These cookies can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container, but given their delicious taste, they are often enjoyed well before that time!
To reheat: If you have leftover Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies that you want to reheat, it's best to reheat them individually to maintain their texture and prevent them from becoming too soft. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the desired number of cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie. Heat them in the oven for about 3 to 5 minutes or until warmed. Alternatively, you can reheat a single cookie in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds, but be careful not to overheat, as the cookie might become too soft.
Once reheated, enjoy your healthy chocolate chip cookies as fresh-baked!
Make-Ahead
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies dough can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How to Freeze
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies dough can be frozen for up to 3 months: Drop the Healthy Chocolate Chip cookie dough in heaping tablespoons onto a sheet pan, let them set in the freezer until solid, then place them in a freezer bag and press out as much air as possible. Bake directly from frozen, as directed in the recipe, but add 1 to 2 extra minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies: 100% Whole Wheat
Amount per Serving
Calories
216
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
48
mg
16
%
Sodium
116
mg
5
%
Potassium
112
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
281
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
49
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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