Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

These whole wheat chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy, with a hint of whole wheat flavor. They're the perfect treat for a healthy snack or dessert.

Chocolate chip cookies are a classic American dessert that dates back to the early 1900s. The first chocolate chip cookie recipe was published in the Boston Cooking-School Cookbook in 1896, and it called for chopped chocolate. In the 1930s, Nestle introduced semi-sweet chocolate chips, which made it much easier to make chocolate chip cookies. Today, chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular desserts in the United States.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, coconut sugar, and honey until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well blended.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
8. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
10. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Why It Works

• Using whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients to the cookies.
• Coconut sugar is a healthier alternative to white sugar.
• Honey adds sweetness and moisture to the cookies.
• Baking the cookies at a lower temperature helps them to stay soft and chewy.