Best 8 Hearty Whole Wheat Cookies Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Embrace the wholesome goodness of hearty whole wheat cookies, a delightful treat that combines the goodness of whole grains with the comforting flavors of classic cookies. These cookies offer a satisfying crunch and a robust nutty flavor, making them a perfect snack or dessert. With their wholesome ingredients and delightful taste, whole wheat cookies are a great way to satisfy your sweet cravings without compromising on nutrition. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for hearty whole wheat cookies, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat. Whether you prefer chewy, crispy, or soft cookies, we have a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

WHOLE WHEAT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies image

This healthier version of the original chocolate chip cookie is still chewy and full of flavor. I came up with this recipe on my own so that I could feel a little less guilty about snacking on my favorite sweet treat. Unfortunately, I think they are so delicious that I tend to eat more than I should!

Provided by loves2eat

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until light and fluffy. Add whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt and mix. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts to make a very crumbly dough. Use hands and spoon to press and compact dough.
  • Form dough into approximately 3 dozen 1 1/2-inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Press down slightly to flatten.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool before removing from the baking sheet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 126.1 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

HEALTHY OATMEAL COOKIES



Healthy Oatmeal Cookies image

Pull a fast one on the kids: In just 10 minutes, whip up the dough for these sweet, crunchy treats made with whole-wheat flour. Many recipes for baked goods can be tweaked to use equal parts whole-wheat and all-purpose flours, without losing flavor or texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 18 to 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
1/2 cup dried currants or raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flours and baking powder; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Add flour mixture, and stir to combine; mix in oats and currants.
  • Using two tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls; place on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper, 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 17 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
  • Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 2 g

AMAZING WHOLE WHEAT OATMEAL COOKIES



Amazing Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cookies image

These cookies are really good! And they only have a little bit of butter in them! You can add raisins to them, or you can use chocolate chips instead! They are moist and tasty. One healthy recipe my family actually liked! makes 4 dozen

Provided by superblondieno2

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup applesauce
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/3 cups oats
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
  • Mix the brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, margarine, and vanilla in another bowl.
  • Mix the two bowls into one bowl.
  • Then add in the oats and raisins.
  • Drop rounded teaspoons of the dough onto a baking sheet.
  • Cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

WHOLE WHEAT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies image

Nothing is more delicious than a warm, chewy chocolate chip cookie. Using whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose makes this a contender for the best-tasting cookie ever!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix sugars, butter, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 110 mg

WHOLE WHEAT COOKIES



Whole Wheat Cookies image

These soft, old-fashioned cookies are quite flavorful. With the goodness of wheat germ, they make a wholesome snack.-Bertie Carter, Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and honey. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on pans for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HEARTY WHOLE WHEAT BISCOTTI



Hearty Whole Wheat Biscotti image

These are very good. My mom used to make them when I was younger, and as I remember, they were especially nice dipped in coffee (or hot chocolate or tea...). Not too much sugar, made with whole grain, and they store well. Enjoy! Serving size is approximate, since we haven't made these for a while and I can't remember exactly how many the recipe makes.

Provided by A Messy Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24 biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Mix together dry ingredients.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Divide dough in half. On greased baking sheet, form 2 logs about 2 inches wide and 13 inches long.
  • Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees, then cool on rack for 5-10 minutes.
  • Slice with serrated knife at ½ inch intervals.
  • Return to oven for 10-15 minutes more, turning once.
  • Cool completely and store in airtight container.
  • If you have trouble handling the dough because of stickiness, add a little more flour, but not more than ¼ cup. Try oiling your hands or using a rubber spatula and wax paper.

CRUNCHY WHOLE WHEAT COOKIES



Crunchy Whole Wheat Cookies image

One day, my grandmother and I were planning on making cookies, but she didn't have all-purpose flour. I suggested we use whole wheat flour. The result is a crisp hearty cookie loaded with flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

WHOLE WHEAT CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Whole Wheat Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies image

I don't cook much, but when I use a recipe, I can't help but change it. I started with the Toll House® recipe on my bag of chocolate chips and made some changes, yielding a rich, chewy, chocolaty pile of goodness!

Provided by Mandi

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
⅛ cup coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®)
2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine whole wheat flour, brown sugar, butter, eggs, coffee liqueur, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until blended but still a little lumpy. Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Let rest on the baking sheets, 1 to 2 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 143.9 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately for consistent results.
  • Don't overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies at the correct temperature and for the specified amount of time to ensure they are cooked through but not overbaked.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

These hearty whole wheat cookies are a delicious and nutritious snack or dessert. They are perfect for packing in lunches, taking on hikes, or enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these cookies are a great option for bakers of all skill levels. So next time you're looking for a wholesome and satisfying treat, give these hearty whole wheat cookies a try!

Related Topics