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Thick and Chewy 100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Created On: October 1, 2015  |  Updated: April 11, 2020  |   25 Comments

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Thick and chewy 100% whole wheat chocolate chip cookies just how you like them, made a little bit healthier with whole wheat flour.

100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

They’re finally here!  If you noticed the chocolate chip cookies in my last two posts then you’ve probably guessed they would be making an appearance on the blog soon and now here they are!  These are literally the best whole wheat chocolate chip cookies I’ve tried.  Nice and thick, but super soft, a little bit chewy, all around perfect!

Now the problem with making things with whole wheat flour, is that quite often using whole wheat flour in an white flour recipe just does not work.  I totally believe that people think whole wheat baked goods aren’t very good, simply because they haven’t tried a recipe that is specifically written for whole wheat flour.  Occasionally just substituting whole wheat for white flour works out, but often it doesn’t.  In the case of cookies they either spread out far too much, or not at all and very very rarely do they do what you want them to do.  In my case, I use a very finely ground flour(and usually it’s freshly ground as well, which means it’s fluffier), so I need more of it than someone who is using a coarsely ground flour, so keep this in mind.  If using a coarsely ground flour try using 2 tablespoons to a quarter cup less than my recipe calls for 🙂

100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Now these cookies were inspired by the amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies on Sally’s Baking Addiction.  They are amazing as-is, but I can’t help but want to make a great recipe like that a little healthier.  And so I did.  Even 100% whole wheat, these cookies taste amazing, I love them!  I put a few in the freezer to prolong them a little bit, but that didn’t help 😉  Enjoy!

100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Thick and Chewy Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Course Dessert
Servings 2 dozen
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl beat the butter until soft and fluffy. Add the sugar and beat until completely creamed together.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time and beat till completely combined. Add the vanilla and beat into the mixture.
  • In a separate bowl stir together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture and mix just until combined, adding in the chocolate chips in the last minute. Once the dough is done, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour, overnight is better. This gives the flour a chance to absorb some moisture so they will bake more evenly and a chance for the butter to harden up a little which will make the cookies thicker when baked.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets with a non stick liner or with parchment paper.
  • Drop large spoonfuls(about 2-3 tablespoons) per cookie 2" apart. I like to stick a few extra chocolate chips into the top of the dough so they look nice 🙂 Place in the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, depending on the size of your spoonfuls of dough.
  • Bake just until the cookie looks set, and maybe a little golden around the edges, do not wait for it to be golden on top or they will be over baked and not as soft.
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Thick and Chewy Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

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  1. Irene says

    Can I make the dough then freeze it for later use?
    If I can freeze it, how long should I leave the dough out to thaw when I end up wanting to bake them?

    Reply
    • Erin @ Food Doodles says

      Yes, you can! You can thaw it overnight in the fridge or let it sit for a few hours at room temperature to thaw.

      Reply
  2. Nadia says

    Hi dear,
    I follow the recipe and the dough just like a tart??
    Not like cookies dough??
    I didn’t back it yet but is it normal like that

    Reply
    • Erin @ Food Doodles says

      Hello! I’m not sure what you mean. You didn’t bake the cookies yet but the dough is like a tart? I hope that they worked out!

      Reply
  3. Charlotte Moore says

    I made these whole wheat cookies last week. My husband loved them. He took some to our son’s shop and he said they sure ate them. Ha!! I put very fine pecans on top of a few.

    Reply
    • Erin @ Food Doodles says

      Haha. I’m glad that they enjoyed the cookies! Thanks for letting me know. It’s always nice to hear from you. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Ess says

    If I am to use unsalted butter, can you please tell how much salt to be used?

    Reply
  5. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    Oooh! These look amazing. I’ve had good luck subbing white whole wheat for AP flour but I haven’t used freshly ground flour yet (though I just got a grain mill!) I’ll have to try these. 🙂

    Reply
    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      Thanks Erin! 😀 I’m excited to hear you have a grain mill now! I’m curious to see if it makes a difference in your baking and how you like it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Teffy @ Teffy's Perks says

    There are few things in life as satisfying as a great chocolate chip cookie.

    They look amazingly delicious =)

    Reply
    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      Thanks Teffy! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Samantha | My Kitchen Love says

    Love a spin on the classic chocolate chip cookie! And having chewy ones sounds like an ideal weekend activity with the littles.

    Reply
    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      Thanks! Yes it does 🙂

      Reply
  8. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    You can NEVER go wrong with a chocolate chip cookie….no matter what the version. They are ALL yummy!!

    Reply
    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      You’re so right! 🙂 Thanks Gloria!

      Reply
  9. Laura says

    These cookies look AWESOME! Perfect surpise for after school or to tuck into lunches. I am seeing more and more recipes for cookies with cornstarch in! Look forward to trying the recipe.

    Reply
    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      Thank you Laura! My kids were surprised by these after school the day I made them. Love doing that! And yes, give cornstarch in cookies a try, it makes them so tender and soft 🙂

      Reply
  10. Mel @ The Refreshanista says

    Oh yum! I love baking with whole wheat flour and chocolate chip cookies are my favourite 🙂

    Reply
    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      Thanks Mel! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Leah M @ love me, feed me says

    These are some scrumptious looking cookies!! They look SO perfect!

    Reply
    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      Thank you Leah! ?

      Reply
  12. Marie says

    Whole wheat flour makes these cookies totally okay for breakfast, right? 😀 I feel like the nutty flavor of whole wheat flour must add a very tasty dimension to such classic cookies. I look forward to trying this recipe.

    Reply
    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      Yes! ? And it does actually, very yummy! Thanks for stopping in!

      Reply
  13. Heather from Heather's EATS says

    Mmmm, these look delicious. I don’t often bake with whole wheat flour but I’ll have to try these. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      Thanks for stopping by 🙂

      Reply

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