Whole-Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• BUGSY61
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  58 of 58 people found this review helpful
  Awesome after a few adjustment plus 85 cal. per cookie.1/4 cup butter and 3/4 cup applesauce. 1 whole egg and 1/2 bag of chocolate chips. Perfect! Plenty of chips in each cookie, batch made 36 nice size cookies. This is the best lower calorie cookie I've made so far and hubby loved them. - 12/21/08
  
  
• MAINEROCKS
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  34 of 34 people found this review helpful
  Used sugar instead of Splenda & also used 2 whole egg (why just yolk? the white is just extra protein!) 11-13 min. for my oven depending on cookie size & I didn't use parchment, just on the sheet. 2nd time making recipe used only 1/4 cup butter -still just as good as the classic & healthier. YUM! - 9/6/08
  
  
• GDAVIDS123
  
  
  Very Good
  

  24 of 24 people found this review helpful
  I modified the recipe: 1/2c rolled oats, 1/2 c white flour, 1/4 c splenda brown sugar, 1/4 c margarine, 3/4 c applesauce and 3/4 cup chocolate chips all other ingredients stayed the same. I got 36 cookies and calculations are: Calories- 109, Fat - 4.8, Carbs 16.1 and protein - 1.8. Cookies are small - 8/15/09
  
  
• MOVEITORGAINIT
  
  
  Very Good
  

  23 of 26 people found this review helpful
  I've made cookies with 100% whole wheat forever. I never use white flour. Wheat makes them have a more robust flavor. These are good, but I didn't use the Splenda since sugar is not an issue for me and I don't like using chemically created products if I don't have to. - 10/3/07
  
  
• GEMINIDREAM
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  17 of 17 people found this review helpful
  Instead of all purpose flour I used a combination of brown rice and oat flour. My family loved the cookies and they hate 'healthy' foods. Thank you for sharing this great recipe! - 1/16/08
  
  
• CD1538603
  
  
  Very Good
  

  15 of 16 people found this review helpful
  DD's comments: crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside!! They were definitely a big hit. I don't own Splenda, so I just used sugar. I also don't own butter but used margarine instead. They were great! - 5/3/08
  
  
• SPARKGLORY
  
  
  
  

  15 of 16 people found this review helpful
  i made these cookies last month only used honey instead of splenda. They are great if you like healthy whole wheat flour! - 12/15/07
  
  
• SKYMAMA007
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  14 of 15 people found this review helpful
  I substituted 1/2 C organic cane sugar + 1/4 C Sucanat for the Splenda. They turned out great, a wonderful choc. chip cookie recipie! - 4/4/09
  
  
• GODFREY09
  
  
  
  

  13 of 14 people found this review helpful
  I've done this for years, plus I add 1/2c wheat germ and 1/2c oatmeal...in place of 1/2 c ww flour and 1/2 cup reg. flour. - 8/25/08
  
  
• SHERYLN
  
  
  
  

  11 of 15 people found this review helpful
  You can also use stevia in place of the sugar. It is a natural sweetner and great for diabetics as well. - 8/26/08
  
  
• MCDEANE52
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  11 of 11 people found this review helpful
  GREAT recipe for my newly worsened diabetes!!!! I put 1/2 c Splenda and 1/2 c unsweetened applesauce. I love these cookies and I know they're healthy for me! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! - 8/23/08
  
  
• LOVEANTIQUES
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  10 of 10 people found this review helpful
  Loved this recipe!!! I've never used whole wheat flour or applesauce as swaps in recipes before. I will definitely do it again. I like these better than the normal TollHouse recipe! I did the 1/4 butter with 3/4 applesauce swap and I used dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. Awesome-Thx! - 1/29/10
  
  
• UNIQUECHAR
  
  
  Very Good
  

  9 of 10 people found this review helpful
  This is very good. A lot better right when they're made than after stored for the next day. - 9/1/08
  
  
• AJTURLEY77
  
  
  Good
  

  8 of 11 people found this review helpful
  Okay, but they didn't 'flatten' like normal cookies and get chewy. Flavor was good, though I have found healther low cal recipes for these. - 2/25/09
  
  
• STORMESUE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  8 of 9 people found this review helpful
  we really liked this recipe.. yummy.. we added walnuts.. thanks for the recipe - 8/25/08
  
  
• AMANDA803322
  
  
  Very Good
  

  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  The cook time was way too long... I burnt the first batch so I changed the oven to 350 and only left the cookies in for 10 mins. Also, I used one whole egg instead of the 2 yolks (as I dont like to waste an egg) Overall, I got good reviews on these from our cookie exchange. - 12/22/09
  
  
• EBETHW
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  7 of 8 people found this review helpful
  Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite. Now I can have a healthier version and they are delicious! - 12/9/08
  
  
• CATBELLY
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  7 of 12 people found this review helpful
  I can't wait to try these. I've made a variation for years but never could quite get it right! I like using minichips. - 8/29/08
  
  
• NICOLE7275
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  6 of 7 people found this review helpful
  This recipe is great. I substituted 1 1/2c whole wheat pastry flour for the whole wheat. I didnt use splenda. I used organic cane juice crystals, two eggs instead of just yokes. My family will never know.:) - 10/19/10
  
  
• VANANDEL
  
  
  
  

  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  I used this recipe as a basis for "monster cookies". Like others, I lessened the butter and increased the applesauce. Instead of just chocolate chips, I had those, peanuts and M&Ms. Thanks so much!! - 11/13/09
  
  
• THOMS1
  
  
  
  

  6 of 8 people found this review helpful
  Very tasty! Will be making these again - 8/23/08
  
  
• DEBINATOR
  
  
  
  

  6 of 9 people found this review helpful
  BIG HIT. WILL MAKE AGAIN. - 8/23/08
  
  
• SHANIMCK
  
  
  Very Good
  

  6 of 7 people found this review helpful
  *Very* good on flavor and pretty cookie (nice round mound)! Pretty high in calories but a good alternative for gifting to those not "dieting." - 12/10/07
  
  
• YELLOWBIRD01
  
  
  Very Good
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  I made them today!! Wow are they good!!! I used Splenda for both the white and the brown sugar and dark chocolate chips for a little extra "antioxidant" boost :-} Thank you!! These are a keeper and will be made again and again!!! - 4/17/10
  
  
• TAROTGARDEN
  
  
  Very Good
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  These cooked slightly dry for me on the outside, even with adjusting the bake time downward with each subsequent batch. Still, they were quite tasty. I don't think there will be any left in the cookie jar here by the end of the week. ^_^ - 12/8/09
  
  
• STARHUSKY
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  very good, my anti heath food family didn't notcie a difference! swapped out some of the butter for applesauce, and used the whole egg.. - 1/20/10
  
  
• JONSTAZGIRL
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  instead of all purpose flour I used whole wheat pastry flour and I used smart balance sticks for the butter. My husband likes them heated up slightly in the microwave, delish! - 12/31/09
  
  
• TEFS912
  
  
  O.K.
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  The cookies tasted great, but were crumbly. I will use 2 whole eggs next time instead of just egg yolks. - 12/15/09
  
  
• COUSINCAROL
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I made these last night & shared them w/neighbors & they got a wonderful review. DH said this recipe is a keeper. So I will be making this recipe again. I did change the butter to 1/4 cup (1 stick) & the applesauce (unsweeten) to 3/4cup & 2 eggs instead of egg yolk & only 1/2 bag of chips ty - 11/17/11
  
  
• HERSHEYS-23
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Great Recipe. I know my family will enjoy! - 12/9/10
  
  
• TRICIAN13
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Our favorite cookie recipe! My modifications: Omitted salt; used sugar (1/2 c.); 1/4 c. margarine; 3/4 c. unsweetened applesauce and whole eggs. Sometimes I add 1/2 c. cocoa and/or 1/2 c. chopped walnuts or almonds--with or without the chocolate chips! - 12/9/10
  
  
• MARILEIGHA
  
  
  
  

  1 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I'd rather eat a slice of genuine whole wheat bread with a pat of butter, then savor 5 chocolate chips one at a time. - 12/9/10
  
  
• TAMMIELAND
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Making these for sure but with brown sugar splenda and part oatmeal and going to use less choc chips might add some dried cranberries to it - 12/9/10
  
  
• KERIK37
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Not as good as my not-so-good for me recipe, but I am impressed! They are tasty little things & great with my coffee! - 9/6/10
  
  
• JRSWHIMSY
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  My family loved these! I'd probably halve the chips next time. - 6/28/10
  
  
• BIZCHICKIE
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  The kids loved these. I typically don't care much for choco chips, but they made these cookies! They didn't flatten as they cooked but it made them sort of fluffy. Very good! Next time I will cut backon the butter and sub with more applesauce to cut additional calories. - 2/8/10
  
  
• NOOZGIRL
  
  
  O.K.
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  they were more like muffins than cookies. probably wouldn't make this again. - 1/24/10
  
  
• LEAN-N-LEXY
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  The ingredients in calorie counts don't match those of the recipe. Butter's listed twice; applesauce is missing; the chocolate chips pkg is 6 oz, not 12; therefore the calories are totally off per cookie.
  Recipes with errors like this given are Editor's Choice?
  - 1/19/10
  
  
• ROMANTILLY
  
  
  O.K.
  

  1 of 5 people found this review helpful
  The recipe can be changed to lower the fat, salt, increase the protein and fiber with just a few simple adjustments. I agree with others. These need adjusting to be healthier. - 1/19/10
  
  
• EVANIAN
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  MAYBE I MISSED IT, BUT HOW MANY IS IN A SERVING? IF IT IS JUST ONE, THEN THE CALORIES ARE TOO HIGH FOR ME. I WOULD HAVE TO MAKE SOME ADJUSTMENTS. THEY WOULD BE A HEALTHIER CHOICE FOR MY KIDS THAN REGULAR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES. - 1/19/10
  
  
• ICEWOMAN57
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I will make these cookies. - 1/19/10
  
  
• ARMYWIFE4GOD
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I used pure can Zulka sugar instead of the splenda, but used Splenda brown sugar instead of regular brown sugar, used what we had, also added chopped walnuts to it. My family loves them and I also took them to a local Meet & Greet, big hit! - 1/11/10
  
  
• GRAMDEB1
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Can't wait to make these. I have so much wheat flour and always looking for new recipes and my grandchildren love cookies. - 12/11/09
  
  
• DONNAEDA
  
  
  
  

  1 of 4 people found this review helpful
  how many cookie per serving. Am I to assume that its 1 cookie for 150 calories. - 12/9/09
  
  
• KATL940
  
  
  Bad
  

  1 of 6 people found this review helpful
  The calorie content is pretty high, 148 calories per cookie? Am I reading this right? - 12/9/09
  
  
• DMSGLASS
  
  
  
  

  1 of 6 people found this review helpful
  I'm interested in trying healthier versions of cookie recipes so will probably try this soon. I will probably add only 1/2 bag of chips, either regular or mini. - 3/16/09
  
  
• COUNTRYGIRL947
  
  
  
  

  1 of 5 people found this review helpful
  I will try this recipe soon but I will use egg beaters for the egg yolk and substitute a healthier margarine instead of the butter (and will cut back on the salt by at least 50% because there is salt in the margarine). I also agree with MCDean52 and use unsw applesauce and cut back on Splenda a bit. - 8/23/08
  
  
• 1CRAZYDOG
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Love this chocolate chip cookie! - 5/21/21
  
  
• REDROBIN47
  
  
  
  
  These look great. I plan to try them for the next potluck at church so I don't eat them all. - 8/10/19
  
  
• JANTHEBLONDE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love this whole wheat chocolate chip cookie recipe! Delicious - 4/4/19
  
  
• FISHGUT3
  
  
  
  
  thanks - 7/28/18
  
  
• SUNSHINE99999
  
  
  
  
  Yum - 1/15/18
  
  
• RAPUNZEL53
  
  
  
  
  Will try. - 8/14/17
  
  
• HOLLYM48
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Yummy! Love this whole wheat chocolate chip cookie recipe. - 7/27/17
  
  
• DEE107
  
  
  Very Good
  
  very good left out egg and added more applesauce - 5/12/17
  
  
• DEEDEE2969
  
  
  Bad
  
  Can you please post a realistic pic for God's sake! Post a bite size cookie, not a large one. - 3/7/17
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  great idea but worried about the Splenda - 1/30/17
  
  
• NONNAOF2
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This was really good, but the calorie count is too high for me, I'd rather consume my calories differently. - 8/21/16
  
  
• CD13926245
  
  
  Good
  
  These didn't spread out like I expected, turned out kind of like little lumps. But they were surprisingly satisfying. I enjoyed the one I ate, but it didn't leave me craving 5 more like regular choc. chip cookies. - 2/25/14
  
  
• CD12122345
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Yummy! Made them with my 3 year old. She loves them! I wish that there was one big fat cookie that didn't have so much calories in it! But I can control myself...I think haha :) Thank you!!! - 2/27/13
  
  
• CD13516725
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I didn't have any applesauce so I mashed up some canned pears instead and only used 1/2 bag of chocolate chips. Awesome recipe. Thanks for sharing it. - 1/14/13
  
  
• REDFAERY2
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I did my own substitutions, I put in 1/2 cup Truvia baking sweetener for the Splenda, and then put in only 1/2 cup light brown sugar, I also used dark chocolate chips (6 ounces) and they turned out great, a little stronger flavor than regular chocolate chips, but my subs made it into 86 cal/cookie - 12/6/12
  
  
• KARL1266
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Was hoping to find a healthier alternative to the classic chocolate chip cookie and this is just the ticket! Quite tasty. Will try some of the suggested tweaks on subsequent tries. - 12/18/11
  
  
• JAINAKAY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Don't have splenda, so I had to use sugar, and didn't have quite enough butter so I just used what I had on hand and hoped for the best. But they turned out wonderfully, and I'll be coming back to this recipe every time I need to make chocolate chip cookies! - 12/11/11
  
  
• CD10005048
  
  
  
  
  Very good recipe. Thank you. - 12/9/11
  
  
• SWEETOOTH10
  
  
  
  
  The cookies work better if you strain the applesauce first.
  I also add more applesauce and less butter than the recipe calls for. - 12/9/11
  
  
• QUEENOFHEALTH
  
  
  Very Good
  
  These are delicious! My whole family loves them. My husband even asked me to make some for his boss because he loved them too. Thanks. - 10/13/11
  
  
• KELLYPAYNE1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  there very good - 9/23/11
  
  
• LEIGHANNE25
  
  
  
  
  This sounds good, but I'm confused. The calories per ingredient don't add up. The 48 cals for the choc. chips is based on a 6oz pkg, the recipe uses a 12oz. The butter is listed twice at two different calorie counts. I can calculate the calories, but it's misleading if you're not paying attention. - 4/17/11
  
  
• VIKYLEE1
  
  
  
  
  What is this Spenda you speak of? :) Thy sound great...I'll try them this weekened. - 4/11/11
  
  
• NICOLE0233
  
  
  
  
  I was wondering why you wouldn't use all whole wheat flour? And I often wonder why people use Spenda instead of sugar... it is even worse than sugar! Evaporated cane sugar is a great alternative! Spark on! - 4/3/11
  
  
• LEANJEAN6
  
  
  Very Good
  
  no calories in these--- and good too! - 4/1/11
  
  
• CJOHNSTON2001
  
  
  
  
  been trying alot of new healther recipes with whole wheat,and applesauce,soforth,going to try these this weekend,thanks - 4/1/11
  
  
• DIZZYBUBBE
  
  
  
  
  Way too high in calories foe one cookie?? - 4/1/11
  
  
• SUGARSMOM2
  
  
  
  
  children and grandchildren and of course my husband loves these cookies . so i do not eat them . but they smell good ; - 4/1/11
  
  
• MILPAM3
  
  
  
  
  If the yield is 3 dozen cookies and there are 36 servings to a batch, a serving would be one cookie. - 4/1/11
  
  
• IAMDESSIE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  according to my Mother. I am not too keen on cookies. - 4/1/11
  
  
• HNYBEEAUTY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  These cookies were so moist and yummy. I brought them to a work potluck and they were gone before I could take my break and eat another one and that's in an hour and a half! I did however substitute to splenda blends, 1/4 c smart butter, and 3/4 c apple sauce. - 2/23/11
  
  
• LIZWHITE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very good! I made them the evening before a food day cat work. Very simple and convenient. - 2/8/11
  
  
• DEBBROWN2
  
  
  Bad
  
  Can be better! - 1/8/11
  
  
• SUPERSYLPH
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great recipe! These cookies made our Christmas awesome! We ended up using all whole wheat flour instead of any all purpose. - 1/6/11
  
  
• GRANNYD43
  
  
  
  
  Very good; I used 1/4 cup butter and 3/4 cup applesauce and white sugar and splenda brown sugar. - 1/3/11
  
  
• MATAYASDREAM
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Family loved!! - 12/16/10
  
  
• LCULARTS
  
  
  
  
  Great recipe. Been looking for a healthy recipe for Choc. chip cookies. I plan on using half choc. moresels and half christmas M&M's to make them Christmassy for the holidays. I'm going to try using all-bran cereal instead of the whole wheat flour and omit the salt too. - 12/14/10
  
  
• GRAMMAP1
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I am so anxious to taste these! - 12/9/10
  
  
• CD3409143
  
  
  Very Good
  
  who would have thought you could use whole wheat flour - 12/9/10
  
  
• CD7023171
  
  
  O.K.
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I stopped baking, once I started dieting. - 12/9/10
  
  
• JUDY_B
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  How did SparkPeople know I'm making chocolate chip cookies today? Thank you for this recipe! - 12/9/10
  
  
• PROVERBS31JULIA
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Hmmm I'm still looking for a choco chip cookie using STEVIA not Splenda. Not sure if I will make these or not. I love whole wheat so that would be good, done that before with choco chip cookies. I need to experiment with stevia or maybe lankanto (sp?) - 8/27/10
  
  
• DUTCHONEY
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Thanks! - 3/5/10
  
  
• REDROSE111
  
  
  
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Will try very soon. - 1/22/10
  
  
• AMYLT82
  
  
  
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  This is something I have to buy the ingredients before I can make. I am looking forward to it though because it is healthier. I do wish, like it's been said, the serving sizes would be stated. Thank you for the recipe. - 1/19/10
  
  
• AMORCLARKE
  
  
  
  

  0 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I have tried to enter my own recipe to use the calorie calculator, I cannot find the place to enter the recipe it will not open for me under the instructions given. I would really like to break down my own recipes. - 1/19/10
  
  
• ASTROGRANNY
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I will try this - I used to make them all the time - perhaps this will help us cut calories and give us a little treat. I liked the adaptations too as I don't do chemical additions like Splenda. - 1/19/10
  
  
• LINDA29513
  
  
  
  

  0 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I'm trying to do more with whole wheat so this is great! - 1/19/10
  
  
• MARIA_N_2009
  
  
  
  

  0 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I'm gonna give these a try... - 1/19/10
  
  
• SHUCHCROFT
  
  
  
  

  0 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I will definitely try these cookies! - 1/19/10
  
  
• 1BIGGER
  
  
  
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  These seem just right to a guy who likes a cookie sometimes? - 1/19/10
  
  
• PATRICIAANN46
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  This is wonderful!!! - 1/19/10
  
  
• SYBILBAKER
  
  
  
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  god stuff, just used sugar instead - 1/19/10