The Whole Wheat Cookies Recipe is one of my go-to treats when I want something hearty and wholesome for the family. These beauties come together in just a few simple steps, and before you know it, your kitchen smells like pure comfort.
What makes these cookies so special is the combination of oats and brown sugar, which gives them a wonderfully chewy texture and rich flavor. The whole wheat flour adds a lovely nutty taste and makes them feel a bit more nourishing than your typical cookie.
I love baking a batch of these to share with neighbors or tuck into lunchboxes for my grandchildren. There’s something about homemade cookies that brings everyone together, and these always disappear fastest at our family gatherings.
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Whole Wheat Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 cup Oats
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Cloves
- 1 cup Raisins
Instructions
- In saucepan, heat 1/2 c. butter.
- Add in one beaten egg and 1/4 c. molasses.
- Add in liquid mix to dry ingredients and mix well.
- Drop by tsp.
- on greased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 min.
- Makes about 3 dozen small cookies.
