These are the ultimate whole wheat chocolate chip cookies! They’re moist and chewy in the center, with crispy edges, and incredible flavor. They’re easy to make from scratch with simple ingredients, and they’re ready in under an hour!

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This whole wheat chocolate chip cookie recipe is a longtime favorite in my kitchen. The cookies are chewy and tender with just the right amount of golden crunch around the edges, and they’re loaded with melty chocolate chips. The whole wheat flour doesn’t just make them heartier—it adds a subtle nuttiness and depth of flavor that makes these cookies especially satisfying.

It’s one of those simple, reliable recipes I come back to again and again, using ingredients I almost always have on hand. These are the kind of cookies that work anytime a sweet craving hits, whether that’s a casual afternoon treat or a late-night bake.

They also freeze beautifully, which means I can stash some away and bake a fresh batch whenever the mood strikes. Warm from the oven or straight from the freezer stash, these whole wheat chocolate chip cookies never disappoint.

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Freezing instructions

Freezing this cookie dough is simple and works beautifully if you want cookies on demand. Prepare the dough according to the recipe, then scoop it into individual portions on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze the dough balls for about an hour, just until they’re firm, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or reusable bag. They’ll keep well for up to three months and can be thawed at room temperature when you’re ready to bake.

You can also freeze the cookies after they’re baked . Once the cookies have cooled completely, place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to three months. When a craving hits, let them thaw at room temperature or warm them briefly in the microwave for that fresh-baked taste.

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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients

  • ▢ ½ cup salted butter (softened)
  • ▢ ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ▢ ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • ▢ 1 large egg
  • ▢ 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ▢ ½ cup chocolate chips (plus a few extra on top)

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Put the butter into a large bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds – see notes. ½ cup salted butter
  • Add both the sugars to the butter and beat with electric beaters for 1 minute. Mix in the egg and vanilla. ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1 large egg
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add this to the wet ingredients and mix just until it’s combined – do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips. 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup chocolate chips
  • Roll 12 balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet – see notes. Press a few extra chocolate chips onto the top, if you’d like. Put the baking sheet into your fridge for half an hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Put the chilled cookies into your oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until puffed up and ever so slightly starting to color. Let them cool for 10 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.

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We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .

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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

  • ½ cup salted butter , softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips , plus a few extra on top

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Put the butter into a large bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds - see notes. ½ cup salted butter
  • Add both the sugars to the butter and beat with electric beaters for 1 minute. Mix in the egg and vanilla. ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1 large egg
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add this to the wet ingredients and mix just until it’s combined - do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips. 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup chocolate chips
  • Roll 12 balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet - see notes. Press a few extra chocolate chips onto the top, if you’d like. Put the baking sheet into your fridge for half an hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Put the chilled cookies into your oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until puffed up and ever so slightly starting to color. Let them cool for 10 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.

Notes

https://www.theendlessmeal.com/whole-wheat-chocolate-chip-cookies/