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    Do You Want To Use More Whole Wheat Flour In Your Baking? How About These Cookies!

    Published: May 1, 2024 by Amy Sandidge · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    If you have been wanting to use more whole grain flour in your baking recipes, cookies are a great place to start. I am going to share 10 recipes that I know you will love and are great for beginners.

    The perfect peanut butter chocolate chunk cookie recipe

    Peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies lined on white serving tray.
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    Is there are a more perfect combination that peanut butter and chocolate? Making this delicious cookie using this recipe with whole wheat flour will add even more flavor and a better texture than you are used to! Get the recipe Link text

    Melt-in-your-mouth thumbprint cookie recipe

    Thumbprint cookies on a surface with cinnamon sticks and nutmeg on the side.
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    Thumbprint cookies have always been one of my favorites. What about you? Making them with whole wheat flour will add another flavor level that I know you and the people you are baking for will love. Get the recipe: Link text

    Simple cranberry almond shortbread cookie recipe

    Woman holding a cranberry almond shortbread cookie.
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    Isn't there something so great about shortbread cookies? Making these cookies with dried cranberries, almonds and whole wheat flour will make the cookies even better! You are also going to love how simple these are to make. Get the recipe: Link text

    Brown butter pecan cookie recipe

    Woman holding a brown butter pecan cookie.
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    Brown butter makes almost every cookie recipe better. When you combine the nuttiness of the brown butter with the whole wheat flour, you have a cookie that is next level. I promise you are going to love these! Get the recipe: Link text

    Raspberry almond shortbread cookie bites recipe

    Raspberry shortbread cookies in a white bowl.
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    These cute little bite-sized cookies are so addicting. They are easy to make and perfect for adding in more whole wheat flour. I love using this for snacking and for gifting. Get the recipe: Link text

    Einkorn flour chocolate chip cookie recipe

    Einkorn chocolate chip cookies on a black plate.
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    If you have been wanting to use more einkorn flour, this is the best recipe to try. These cookies are everything a good chocolate chip cookie should be. I know this recipe will quickly become your favorite. Get the recipe: Link text

    Chewy spelt flour oatmeal raisin cookie recipe

    Spelt flour oatmeal raisin cookies on a cooling rack.
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    This is a cookie recipe that is a twist on a classic- oatmeal raisin. Using spelt flour in place of refined flours, makes these cookies even better. Your friends and family will love this! Get the recipe: Link text

    Salted rye chocolate chip cookie recipe

    Salted rye flour chocolate chip cookies on a baking sheet.
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    These salted rye flour chocolate chip cookies are rich and delicious. They have a depth of flavor that is so irresistible. This is a recipe you are going to want to try! Get the recipe: Link text

    Chewy snickerdoodle cookie recipe

    Baked snickerdoodle cookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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    This chewy snickerdoodle recipe is made with whole wheat flour, but I promise, no one is going to know! These cookies are so close to the classic and so delicious. Get the recipe Link text

    Quick carrot cake cookie recipe with spiced cream cheese icing

    Carrot cake cookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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    If you love classic carrot cake but want a simpler version. How about these bite-sized carrot cake cookies topped with spiced cream cheese icing. Get the recipe: Link text

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