Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Love chocolate chip cookies and want to up the nutrition a bit? Try this simple recipe for truly homemade cookies that include whole wheat flour and walnuts.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 177 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool before removing from the baking sheet.

Step 3

Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking soda, and salt and stir until dough just combined. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. Dough will be very crumbly. Press and compact dough using your hands and a spoon.

Step 4

Roll dough into 36 (1 1/2-inch) balls and place on a baking sheet. Press down slightly to flatten.