Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies have less sugar and butter than the standard recipe we all know and love, and extra fiber thanks to white whole wheat flour and walnuts, while still tasting sweet enough to feel like a treat.
Notes
You can skip the refrigeration step if desired, but it will impact the texture of the baked cookies a bit.
To freeze dough, drop by heaping teaspoons 1/2 inch apart onto a small baking sheet or plate. Gently flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Place in freezer for 4 hours or overnight. Once the dough is frozen solid, remove from sheet and place in a freezer-safe zip bag. To bake frozen cookies, heat oven to 375F. Place as many frozen cookies as desired 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. Bake until edges are lightly browned and middle is just set, about 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes then transfer from baking sheet to cooling rack.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 8 tablespoons butter softened
- 6 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons low- or non-fat milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- In large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, white sugar, butter, and avocado oil. With an electric mixer, beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until well blended.
- Add white whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt; mix on low until soft dough forms. Gently stir in oats, chocolate chips, and nuts.
- Cover mixing bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour (or overnight). Heat oven to 375 °F.
- Drop dough by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart onto baking sheet. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, until outside edge is lightly browned and middle is just set. Let cool for 5 minutes then transfer from baking sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely before storing.