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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies with Crunchy Edges

September 21, 2015 By Katie Moseman 12 Comments

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Whole wheat chocolate chip cookies are great because the whole wheat flour gives the cookies a lovely, nutty flavor!  These cookies have yummy crunchy edges.

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies, Milk, and Salt

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies with Crunchy Edges

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

Make a whole wheat chocolate chip cookie that tastes as good as a regular chocolate chip cookie.  In fact, make it so good that some people will actually prefer the whole wheat chocolate chip cookie.  Yes, it can be done!

A while back, I realized that since one of my favorite cookies- these oatmeal chocolate chip pecan cookies– were made with whole wheat, why not try whole wheat chocolate chip cookies?

I’m so glad that I tried it.  These whole wheat chocolate chip cookies were delicious!  Crispy on the edges, chewy in the middle, and that’s just how I like them.

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

So, pour yourself a nice, tall glass of milk.  Put it in the fridge to get really, really cold.  Then make these cookies and tell me I’m wrong.

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies, Milk, and Salt
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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies with Crunchy Edges

Whole wheat chocolate chip cookies are great because the whole wheat flour gives the cookies a lovely, nutty flavor! These cookies have yummy crunchy edges.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 265 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 10 TB unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar plus 2 TB
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus 1 TB
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • More sea salt or flake salt for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, and stir together. Set aside.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugar until light in color. Beat in the egg, and then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. Form the dough into golf ball sized balls. Place equal distance apart on the baking sheets, making sure there is at least two inches between balls.
  6. Sprinkle sea salt or flake salt evenly over all the dough balls. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown on top. Let cool on the baking sheets for 15 minutes, then remove the cookies to a rack to finish cooling. When completely cool, store airtight.
Nutrition Facts
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies with Crunchy Edges
Amount Per Serving (59 g)
Calories 265 Calories from Fat 120
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.3g20%
Saturated Fat 8.4g53%
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 253mg11%
Potassium 75mg2%
Carbohydrates 33.8g11%
Fiber 0.8g3%
Sugar 19.7g22%
Protein 3.2g6%
Vitamin A 350IU7%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Facts
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies with Crunchy Edges
Amount Per Serving (59 g)
Calories 265 Calories from Fat 120
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.3g20%
Saturated Fat 8.4g53%
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 253mg11%
Potassium 75mg2%
Carbohydrates 33.8g11%
Fiber 0.8g3%
Sugar 19.7g22%
Protein 3.2g6%
Vitamin A 350IU7%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Alisa Fleming

    September 21, 2015 at 11:24 am

    I absolutely love cookies made with whole wheat flour – definitely my favorite way, too!

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    • Katie

      September 21, 2015 at 11:48 am

      Yay! A fellow whole wheat cookie fan. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mirlandra @ Mirlandra's Kitchen

    September 21, 2015 at 11:41 am

    Oh how fun! I had never thought to try this at all! Now I’m curious about cookies and whole wheat flour. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katie

      September 21, 2015 at 11:48 am

      It’s really worth experimenting. You’ll be surprised by how well it can work, especially in conjunction with brown sugar!

      Reply
  3. Florian @ContentednessCooking

    September 21, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Those look delicious and so comforting! I love that you used sea salt! Awesome recipe.

    Reply
    • Katie

      September 21, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Thanks, Florian! Sea salt is a big favorite for me.

      Reply
  4. Emily

    September 21, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    I have never tried using whole wheat flour in chocolate chip cookies before, what a great idea! And of course, sea salt garnishes are always a good idea 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie

      September 21, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      I’ve really gotten into fancy salts lately. It’s fun!

      Reply
  5. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

    September 21, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    Oh yeah, cookie perfection!

    Reply
  6. Levan @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen

    September 22, 2015 at 5:39 am

    5 stars
    Whole wheat chocolate chip cookies are my #1 favorite! Gotta give this recipe a try, thanks for sharing Katie!!!

    Reply

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