I love being able to enjoy a sweet treat from time to time and these spelt chocolate chip cookies never disappoint me. You will be surprised at how delicious whole grain spelt flour tastes in a cookie.
Spelt chocolate chip cookies
The amazing secret to these chocolate chip cookies is that they’re made using whole grain spelt flour. Spelt is an ancient grain. It has a different composition of gluten than regular flour and is easier to digest.
The whole grain spelt gives these cookies a rich, nutty flavor. It adds a completely different dimension of flavor to chocolate chip cookies. Whole grain spelt flour doesn’t taste the same as regular whole grain flour. There is no bitterness to the spelt flour, just a sweet nutty flavor.
Well, I will add a word of advice. You need to make sure you use fresh whole grain spelt. If whole grains are too old, the grain will become rancid and that will leave a bitter taste. So use fresh whole grain and store it in a cool dry place.
When I give these to people I don’t tell them they are made with whole grain spelt and I always get asked what it is that is so good about these cookies. People always seem to expect whole grains to taste dry and boring but these are really delicious.
Scooping out cookie dough with a cookie scooper
What are the health benefits of Spelt?
Spelt is an excellent source of dietary fiber and is high in carbs. It offers you the health benefits of being easier to digest as well as small amounts of calcium, selenium, and vitamins B1, B6, and E.
Does whole wheat flour make cookies taste different?
Whole wheat flour does change the flavor profile of a cookie. Regular whole wheat has a tendency to taste slightly bitter to some people however, whole wheat spelt has a mild, sweet flavor. It really enriches the flavor of the cookie.
These are simply the best whole wheat flour chocolate chip cookies ever. And the whole wheat spelt flour makes them healthy and nutritious.
Are you ready to start making these healthy chocolate chip cookies? Well, I say they are healthy since I made them with whole grain spelt. You can decide how healthy the sugar makes them. ?
Just scroll down to the printable recipe card to make these whole wheat chocolate chip cookies.
Spelt chocolate chip cookies waiting to cool.
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Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter 12 tablespoons
- 1 cup brown sugar 210 grams
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar 67 grams
- 2 eggs
- 1-½ teaspoons vanilla
- 2-½ cups whole grain spelt flour 325 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper paper (or spray it with non-stick spray.
- Place the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a medium bowl and beat it with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Add the eggs and the vanilla then continue to beat until it is well blended. Place the spelt flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl then whisk them together. Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the cookie dough with a tablespoon or cookie scoop and drop into the baking sheet.
- Bake for 11 to 12 minutes
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
Polly
Sunday 20th of August 2023
I made these this morning for a little gathering this afternoon. I had to cook them a little longer than it said, because they were still dough inside but they taste good. I'm excited to see how my guests respond when I tell them there's no wheat flour in them.
Dahn Boquist
Sunday 20th of August 2023
Wonderful, I hope you all enjoy them. Spelt is actually a type of wheat but it is a much healthier grain than the modern, over processed wheat that is so common today.