I can’t believe I had never tried actually using whole wheat flour. I mean we always have whole wheat bread in our house. I can’t even remember the last time we had white bread. So it would make sense to for me to actually use whole wheat flour. Anyways, the point is, it that I’ve been meaning to try it for a while now. 
And boy, it did not dissapoint.
There’s just something about eating a treat that uses healthy ingredients that makes you feel really good. I mean- I don’t feel bad about eating a third cookie here (not that, that really stopped me before).
The whole wheat flour kind of gives it a different texture, but its one of those new, different textures that I love. Kind of like how the applesauce in my oatmeal cookies gives a new texture. They’re both that good, chewy “mm- mm” feeling in your mouth.
I always heard that whole wheat four can make your cookies bland or dry or gross. But I did NOT experience that at all. If you’ve ever been scared to give whole wheat four a try, DON’T BE! It’s delicious AND nutritious! 
Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
(from Cookie Madness)
1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. butter, melted and cooled
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1/4 c. creamy peanut butter
1 egg
1 t. vanilla
1 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. chopped roasted peanuts, optional
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- With a wooden spoon, beat the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until combined. Stir in peanut butter, egg, and vanilla. Gradually add in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips and peanuts, if desired. Drop dough onto cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft. They might look a little underdone, but that IS GOOD. Cool on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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I’ve never used whole wheat flour in cookies before..these look great!!
I am proud of you! I always use whole wheat or spelt flour and said good-bye to the white stuff nearly 2 years ago now. I love the texture and the fact that you can eat more because it is healthier. Although I do find it fills you up faster. It is just so good and good for you too!
I bet these were AMAZING. I love whole wheat cookies, but have never made whole wheat chocolate chip cookies like this! They look sooo good!
Yum, love it! I’m going to have to try this out when I get to a kitchen!
I have to admit that I have not yet baked with whole wheat flour either. But I will – and I’m glad you had a good experience; these cookies look delicious!
Umm, Ok I need to learn how to blog like you. This post is ridic! Love all your pictures and definitely gonna try this whole wheat cookie thing! Thanks for stopping by happy tummy.
Omg…these look so f-n amazing. Drooling as I type this.
Congrats
I try to incorporate whole wheat in a lot of my bread/baked goods recipes. Still playing around with them. I love your cookie recipe and I will be definitely trying it 
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