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    Bless This Mess > Recipes > Desserts > Cookies

    Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chips

    Published: Mar 30, 2017 · Modified: Sep 19, 2019 by Melissa · 14 Comments

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    Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chips are sweetened with honey, and are a healthier version of the classic favorite.

    Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chips - sweetened with honey

    Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies

    Now, I am a big believer in balance, and my 80/20 approach when it comes to food is alive and well. Normally I enjoy a nice sugary sweet when I have a treat, but that being said, I also wanted to start making some “better for you” treats because I love to bake. I find myself finding plenty of excuses to eat sweets throughout the week and eat sweets we do. I’m trying to rein in our processed sugar consumption a bit and this Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies (sweetened with honey) with Chocolate Chips recipe is a great way for me to do that. My kids had no idea that these cookies were “healthy” - they loved them.Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chips are sweetened with honey, and are a healthier version of the classic favorite.These cookies aren’t low in calories and they still have some sugar - I used high quality dark chocolate chips, but they still have sugar, and honey is a sugar even though it’s more natural. That being said, I think these totally count as healthy!

    They do have whole grains, fiber, healthy fats, and when it comes to the ingredients in them, I know what they are, how they are made, and have a good idea of where they came from. I love that! These are still a treat and you should approach them as such, but also applaud yourself for going with a healthier version of a traditional classic.

    Why are my cookies burning?

    Honey burns much more easily than sugar. Be careful to not overbake!

    Does whole wheat flour make cookies taste different?

    They will be a bit more dense and the texture is slightly different but these cookies made with whole wheat flour taste delicious.

    What peanut butter is best to use in cookies?

    It's really a personal choice. Natural and normal will both work, smooth or creamy.

    Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chips

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    Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chips


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    • Author: Melissa Griffiths-Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 2 ½ dozen cookies 1x
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    Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chips are sweetened with honey, and are a healthier version of the classic favorite.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup peanut butter (natural and normal will both work, smooth or creamy)
    • 1 cup honey (I like to buy local, it seems less bitter than cheap store honey)
    • 1 large egg
    • 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • ½ to 1 cup good quality dark chocolate chips

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment or a baking mat. In a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the peanut butter and honey and beat until totally incorporated. Stir in egg and vanilla. Add the salt, soda, and flour, and mix until it comes together to form a dough. Shape dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon of dough each) and place on the prepared sheet. Use fork to lightly press each dough ball down. Press a few chocolate chips on the top of each dough ball.
    2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cookies become slightly golden brown. (Note: Be careful to not overbake! Honey burns much more easily than sugar). Remove from the oven and place the cookies on a wire rack to cool.

    Notes

    You can stir the chocolate chips into the dough like traditional chocolate chip cookies, but I always think they look extra pretty when I press them on the top.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cookie
    • Calories: 130
    • Sugar: 11.9g
    • Sodium: 99.4mg
    • Fat: 5.6g
    • Carbohydrates: 18.8g
    • Protein: 3.4g
    • Cholesterol: 6.2mg

    Keywords: whole wheat cookies, peanut butter, dessert, chocolate chips

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    Enjoy this healthy treat of Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies and happy baking!

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    1. Karolyn

      September 06, 2022 at 1:54 pm

      Can you use white flour instead of wheat? And would it be the same amount?

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      • Melissa

        September 12, 2022 at 8:00 am

        That should work great, you might need just a little more, maybe 1/4 cup.

    2. Libby

      February 05, 2022 at 1:11 pm

      For those asking, maple doesn’t work that well here. They will be good as a breakfast “cookie” though. Will try w honey next time.

      Reply
    3. bja

      March 23, 2021 at 10:22 am

      Made these today - used sugar free syrup. Not a fan.

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    4. Monika Dabrowski

      September 05, 2018 at 1:13 am

      Great recipe! I love to use whole wheat flour in baking too.

      ★★★★★

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      • Melissa

        September 06, 2018 at 12:35 pm

        So glad you liked them Monika! I don't know why but it makes me feel better too, like a little color and fiber adds some missing vitamin and minerals. Why not add it!

    5. Ayang

      April 28, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      Sounds easy to cook it. I plan to make it soon
      . But can I replace the honey with sugar? Will it be the same amount when I use it?

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      • Melissa

        April 30, 2018 at 9:38 am

        I haven't tried it yet but I think that you could, like a traditional cookie. I'd stick with the same amount.

    6. Lizzie @ It's a Veg World After All

      January 14, 2018 at 9:40 am

      These look so tasty! And so easy to make. I love that they use whole wheat flour. Can't wait to try them!

      Reply
    7. HJ

      September 08, 2017 at 12:10 am

      These look delish!! I'm going to make them tomorrow. ?

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    8. Christina | Christina's Cucina

      July 27, 2017 at 12:15 pm

      I love anything made healthier that tastes just as good as an original recipe! Children would gobble these up and they are SO much healthier than ones from the store!!! Excellent recipe!

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      • Melissa

        July 27, 2017 at 1:00 pm

        Don't you just feel good about it!

    9. Kim

      March 30, 2017 at 9:01 am

      Looks yummy! I'm allergic to honey can I use maple syrup instead?

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      • Melissa

        March 30, 2017 at 8:49 pm

        Hmmm, I didn't try it with maple but it might work, you might want more flour since it seems to be a bit thinner? I think brown rice syrup might be a closer match. I'd love to know what you try!

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