35 whole wheat cookie recipes

A few healthy twists make these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies still taste heavenly delicious, but much better for you.

Whole wheat flour, oats, most olive oil or grape-seed oil and small amount of butter make these cookies much healthier but still packed with deliciousness.

Whole-wheat oatmeal raisin cookies with walnuts, brown sugar, and quick oats. Chewy fiber-rich version of the classic, baked from a quick one-bowl batter.

These scrumptious snacks are made with whole wheat flour and meat drippings.

The cookies were moist and delicious. Just make sure you put them on the middle rack in the oven, nice to enjoy a great treat and have it be somewhat healthy as well.

Cranberries, walnuts and chocolate chips are in every single bite. These oatmeal cookies will for sure satisfy your sweet tooth and give you lots of goodness at the same time. Not only kids love them, but grown-ups also can not stop reaching for more.

Whole grain shortbread made with amaranth flour, whole-wheat flour, rice flour, honey, and butter. Nutty, earthy, and naturally sweetened, this healthier shortbread bakes up in under 20 minutes.

Diabetic-friendly chewy cookies with whole wheat flour, wheat germ, wheat flake cereal, and raisins. Sugar-free with brown sugar substitute. Wholesome, hearty, and satisfying.

Homemade dog treats with whole wheat flour, powdered milk, and egg, baked until hard and crunchy. A simple six-ingredient recipe for bone-shaped biscuits your pup will love.

Peanut butter crunchies are soft peanut butter cookies rolled in crushed wheat flakes before baking for a crackly, toasty-crunchy exterior. A retro lunchbox classic with a textural twist.

Rolled ginger cookies with whole wheat flour, molasses, and a warming mix of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Chill the dough overnight for clean cut-out shapes that bake up crisp with spicy, old-fashioned holiday flavor.

These scrumptious treats are made with whole wheat flour and a bit of garlic powder.

Soft chocolate drop cookies packed with maraschino cherries and topped with a glossy chocolate frosting. Buttermilk keeps them tender. Makes 4 to 5 dozen in about 30 minutes, so they're built for holiday cookie trays and bake sales.

Whole wheat biscotti with toasted walnuts and hazelnuts twice-bake into crisp, lemon-zest-scented cookies for dunking. Lower-sugar Italian cookie shaped into ropes, sliced, then re-baked.

Chewy sourdough drop cookies with whole wheat pastry flour, brown sugar, raisins, and nuts. A clever way to use sourdough discard in a quick cookie with warm nutmeg spice.

Whole wheat cookies shaped like cat poop, rolled in Grape-Nuts, and served in a litter box. Two dough options: chocolate or gingerbread. The ultimate gross-out Halloween party hit!