Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Submitted by Chef #1281633

"a healthy alternative for chocolate chip cookies"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 3 dozen

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup wheat germ
• 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup dry roasted sunflower seeds
• 1⁄2 cup peanuts

directions

1. Stir together whole-wheat flour, wheat germ, dry milk, and baking soda. Set aside.
2. cream together butter and brown sugar in bowl until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
3. Stir dry ingredients into creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in chocolate pieces, sunflower seeds and peanuts. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, on greased baking sheets.
4. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.