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    May 14, 2020 | By Jami

    The Best Chewy Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    These whole grain chocolate chip cookies are the best–truly! Chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside, it's the only recipe you'll need.

    You can find even more great recipes like this on our Simple Cookie Recipes page !

    best chocolate chip cookie recipe

    I know I'm going out on a limb here calling these chewy whole grain chocolate chip cookies the best. There are a million chocolate chip cookie recipes out there, it seems.

    And in fact, our family has  another favorite chocolate chip cookie, too, Great Multi Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies, which may be confusing.

    But that cookie has powdered oatmeal in it (which does provide a wonderful flavor and texture...) so it could be considered an oatmeal-chocolate chip cookie, making this one a true chocolate chip cookie.

    cooling Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Basically, when I'm not in the mood to powder the oatmeal for the other recipe, I make this true chocolate chip cookie. I pretty much go back and forth between these two recipes - all others pale in comparison.

    And I so decided to share this recipe that I've been making for years with you, even though there are a ton of chocolate chip cookie recipes out there.

    Why? Because it really is the best recipe for a regular chocolate chip cookie!

    They are crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside (as long as you don't overcook them...), with a perfect texture and appearance.

    Chewy Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie ingredients

    Ingredients

    You'll need basic chocolate chip cookie ingredients for this recipe, with the exception of whole wheat pastry flour instead of all purpose. You can use unbleached flour or all purpose flour if that's what you have, but I really hope you'll try them with the whole wheat pastry flour for that whole grain goodness - I think it makes them better!

    • butter
    • brown sugar
    • white sugar
    • eggs
    • vanilla
    • whole wheat pastry flour
    • salt
    • baking soda
    • chocolate chips, preferably dark or bittersweet
    • optional chopped walnuts (I didn't use them here, but always do when I have them since I really like them with walnuts.)
    Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie dough in bowl

    Directions

    After creaming the butter and sugars together, mix all the other ingredients in a bowl, leaving the chocolate chips for last.

    I used to do this by hand, but it was a revelation how easy it was to make cookies when I got a Kitchenaid mixer!

    Bake the cookies for only 8-10 minutes - 8 if your oven is on the hotter end, 10 if it's cooler. Do not overbake.

    Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies out of oven

    See the cookies above on the baking sheet? They are just out of the oven, and many people would say these are not cooked- but if you leave them in the oven longer, they will be overcooked and crisp without any chewiness.

    chewy chocolate chip cookies on baking sheet

    Trust me on this- take them out of the oven! They continue to "cook" as they cool down and will look like the other photos when no longer hot.

    warm chewy chocolate chip cookie

    Chocolate Chip Cookies Q&A

    What makes cookies soft and chewy vs. crunchy?

    Using more brown sugar, which has a higher moisture content than white, and using butter (instead of shortening) results in a chewier cookie. The biggest thing, though, that results in chewier cookies is a shorter cooking time to retain moisture.

    How do you store cookies to keep them from getting hard?

    Cool the cookies completely on a rack and then transfer to an airtight container or ziplock bag and store them at room temperature (Cook's Illustrated says to put a half piece of bread in the container with them).

    Can you freeze chocolate chip cookies?

    Yes! Freezing right away is my favorite way to keep the cookies soft and fresh. Use a ziplock bag and remove as much air as possible before placing in the freezer. When you'd like a cookie you can do like my husband and eat them frozen, or do like me and microwave one for 10-15 seconds.

    If you don't already have a favorite recipe, please try this one - and even if you do, you just might find a new favorite!

    Soft chewy whole grain chocolate chip cookies
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    4.92 from 12 votes

    The Best Chewy Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, these are the BEST chocolate chip cookies with a perfect texture and appearance that everyone will rave about!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time8 minutes mins
    Total Time23 minutes mins
    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Yield: 3 dozen
    Author: Jami Boys

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter softened
    • 1 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla
    • 2 eggs
    • 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour*
    • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 12 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips about 2 cups
    • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add the vanilla and eggs and mix well.
    • Add the flour, soda, and salt and blend together before adding the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using). Mix everything together well.
    • Using a baking sheet lined with silicone or parchment and a 1½ inch cookie scoop, drop the dough on the sheet leaving a couple inches between each cookie. Press down lightly with fingers to flatten the cookies (this helps the cookies get a nice, round shape because they don't spread much on their own).
    • Bake 8 minutes- DO NOT OVERBAKE. They will not look done, but will continue to "cook" as they cool. Let sit for a few minutes on the sheet to set a bit before transferring to a rack to finish cooling.

    Notes

    *You can use all-purpose or 1/2 regular whole wheat and half all-purpose.
    Make Ahead: These freeze wonderfully if placed in airtight containers or freezer baggies immediately after cooling. When thawed a few seconds in the microwave later, it's like cookies fresh from the oven again!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @anoregoncottage or tag #anoregoncottage!
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    This recipe has been updated - it was originally published in September of 2011.

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    1. Kent Tagge says

      August 16, 2023 at 8:07 am

      I made a review that never git posted. It was a good review but challenged the use of so much butter. A few other questions were asked. As a registered dietitian I think it’s not a good sign these people didn’t post that review.

      Reply
      • Jami says

        August 16, 2023 at 3:34 pm

        Hi Kent. That review was posted - on the recipe you posted it on, not this one (see https://anoregoncottage.com/soft-and-chewy-whole-grain-peanut-butter-cookies/).
        I responded and answered your questions.

        Reply
    2. Vicki Henderson says

      April 27, 2023 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Jami,
      I made the chewy chocolate chip cookies yesterday. The recipe made 3 dozen. I gave a half dozen to one of our neighbours and I don't think there will be any left in our house by tomorrow. They really are that good.

      Reply
      • Jami says

        April 30, 2023 at 9:38 am

        Thank you, Vicki! I'm so glad you (and your neighbor!) enjoyed them.

        Reply
    3. Sue says

      March 18, 2023 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      I tried the multigrain chocolate chip cookie first and loved them so much I wasn’t sure I would need to try these! I did and now I live both recipes!

      Reply
      • Jami says

        March 20, 2023 at 4:19 pm

        Thank you - I'm so glad!

        Reply
    4. Sue J. says

      March 18, 2023 at 5:41 am

      Can anyone give me a source for whole wheat pastry flour please? I have looked and looked and even King Arthur doesn't have it. I really want to make these but prefer using whole wheat. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        March 18, 2023 at 9:35 am

        I buy Bob's Red Mill whole wheat pastry flour at my local grocery. It might be located away from flours if your store features Bob's anywhere.

        Reply
        • Sue J. says

          March 18, 2023 at 10:04 am

          Thank you, I will check again. My grocery has a good selection of Bob's and maybe they're just out.

          Reply
      • Jami says

        March 20, 2023 at 4:21 pm

        Yes, I always use Bob's WW pastry flour and it's usually on the shelf next to the other varieties. Hopefully your store will have it back in stock soon!

        Reply
    5. Charlotte Moore says

      May 14, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      I love cookies with whole wheat/grains. I have better luck with them than any other cookies. I love to use oatmeal in them also.

      Reply
      • Jami says

        May 18, 2020 at 2:56 pm

        Yes!

        Reply
    6. Lauren says

      January 12, 2014 at 4:32 pm

      Wow! Wow! Wow! These were amazing!!! I didn't have pastry flour so I used white whole wheat flour and they turned out perfect. My 4yo and 7yo boys said they were better than the bakery cookies at our local grocery! I couldn't even stop at one! Thank you for a great (and simple) recipe! So far all of your recipes I have tried have been great! Keep those recipes coming 🙂

      Reply
      • Jami says

        January 12, 2014 at 6:12 pm

        Yeah!

        Reply
    7. Ellen says

      June 19, 2012 at 2:33 am

      This is the best WW chocolate chip cookie recipe I have found so far. The cookies are the perfect consistency. Pinned it to my board so I don't lose the recipe! Out of curiosity, do you ever use alternative sweeteners? I try to not use refined sugars as much as I feasibly can and next time would like to try this with some molasses and raw sugar. We'll see how it goes and if I like them as much. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Jami @ An Oregon Cottage says

        June 19, 2012 at 3:07 am

        Hi, Ellen- I'm so glad you agree that this is a great CC cookie! 🙂 As to sugar, I've used muscovado and raw sugar before - the raw doesn't melt the same and they were thinner, the muscovado acts just like brown sugar. You are certainly free to experiment - we don't have these all that often (as we do try to not eat sweets as much) and it's one place we "compromise" on since it's rare...and good. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Jami @An Oregon Cottage says

      January 09, 2012 at 1:48 am

      Tereza- I agree it's hard to stop eating these- especially right after they're made. That's why I stick them in the freezer right away! 🙂

      -Jami

      Reply
    9. Tereza Crump aka MyTreasuredCreations says

      January 09, 2012 at 12:22 am

      just made these!! so good!

      I used 3 cups of whole wheat flour and a bag of 10 oz of semi sweet chocolate chips. The cookies came out perfect!!

      So hard to just eat a couple!! 🙂

      thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    10. nancycreative says

      September 22, 2011 at 2:01 am

      Those cookies look so yummy!

      Reply
    11. Shannon says

      September 19, 2011 at 4:51 am

      I think I need a cookie now! These sound so good!

      Thanks for linking up with Friday Food on MomTrends.com!

      ~Shannon (Food Channel Editor @ MomTrends)

      Reply
    12. CAS says

      September 19, 2011 at 4:13 am

      I think I just might be making cookies tomorrow!
      🙂 CAS

      Reply
    13. Cindy says

      September 17, 2011 at 2:11 am

      I pinned this, because YUM!

      Reply
    14. Katherine says

      September 17, 2011 at 2:57 am

      You're timing couldn't be better. I just bought a bag of chocolate chips at Winco today (love the bulk foods section there). I'll have to give these a try and yes, I agree they look yummy!

      Reply

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