A Classic with a Nutty Twist
Spelt flour gives these chocolate chip cookies a gentle, nutty flavour and a wholesome texture without losing the classic chewy centre everyone loves. They’re easy to make, need no chilling, and bake beautifully golden every time.
Made with brown sugar for depth and butter for richness, these cookies deliver everything you want from a classic recipe — soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet. You won’t miss plain flour again once you’ve tried these.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These cookies are ideal for anyone who wants the familiar comfort of chocolate chip cookies but with a more nutritious edge. Spelt flour adds fibre, vitamins, and a mild sweetness that balances the chocolate perfectly.
They’re quick to prepare, family-friendly, and freeze well — perfect for lunchboxes, coffee breaks, or gifting. You can even tweak the add-ins with nuts or dried fruit for variety.
Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
Soft-centred, chewy cookies made with nutty spelt flour and rich dark chocolate chips — a wholesome twist on a timeless favourite.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars in a bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Whisk together spelt flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the tray, spacing them well apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden at the edges but still soft in the centre.
- Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Note: Cookies will firm up as they cool — don’t overbake!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 210kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11g17%
- Saturated Fat 6g30%
- Cholesterol 35mg12%
- Sodium 80mg4%
- Potassium 90mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 26g9%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Additional Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
To freeze, place unbaked dough balls on a tray, freeze until solid, and store in a freezer bag. Bake straight from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time.
