Whole Wheat Cookies

Here is a simple recipe for making whole wheat cookies, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a healthy snack.

Ingredients

• 250 grams of whole wheat flour
• 100 grams of brown sugar
• 100 grams of room temperature butter
• 1 egg
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• Optional: vanilla, cinnamon, or citrus zest for flavoring

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (356 °F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the whole wheat flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the soft butter with the brown sugar until you achieve a creamy consistency.
4. Add the egg to the butter and sugar mixture and continue to work it.
5. Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) into the wet mixture, stirring until you obtain a uniform dough.
6. If desired, add vanilla, cinnamon, or grated citrus zest to flavor the cookies.
7. Form small balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet, pressing them down slightly to shape the cookies.
8. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
9. Let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Trivia

Whole wheat flour is an optimal choice for those who wish to follow a diet richer in fiber. Cookies made with this flour have a rustic taste and are more filling compared to their counterparts made with refined flour. Moreover, the addition of spices or natural flavors like cinnamon or vanilla can further enrich the taste profile of your cookies.

Remember that you can further customize the cookies by adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or seeds, such as sesame or flax seeds, to add crunch and nutritional value. Happy baking and enjoy your meal!