Whole Wheat Jaggery Chocolate Cookies is a healthy bake with whole wheat, jaggery, chocolate, and nuts. They are delicious, nutritious, and perfect for guilt-free snacking.
Whole Wheat Jaggery Chocolate Cookies are a delectable and healthy treat that combines the rich flavors of whole wheat, jaggery, chocolate, and nuts. These cookies are not only tasty but also pack a nutritional punch, making them a perfect snack option for those who prefer healthier baked goods.
Jaggery Chocolate Cookies
Using whole wheat flour instead of refined flour adds a rustic texture and a higher fiber content to the cookies. Jaggery, a natural sweetener derived from sugarcane juice or palm sap, imparts a unique, caramel-like sweetness and is a healthier alternative to refined sugar.
The inclusion of dark chocolate chips provides a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate experience, while the addition of chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans contributes a delightful crunch and adds healthy fats and proteins to the mix.
These cookies are ideal for anyone looking for a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies sweet cravings without compromising on health. Whether enjoyed with a glass of milk, a cup of tea, or on their own, Whole Wheat Jaggery Chocolate Cookies are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
How to make Jaggery Chocolate Cookies
2. Cream them together until the butter and Jaggery are well combined.Next add in the Cocoa powder, Baking powder. Combine it once again with the butter and Jaggery powder.
3. Next add in the Wheat flour in small batches and knead everything to a soft dough.
4. If the mixture is very dry sprinkle in Water and Knead.Pinch a small portion of the dough and flatten it with a rolling pin.
5. Sprinkle in some Chocolate Chips and nuts if using and run the rolling pin above the same once again.
6. Using a cookies cutter cut the cookies. Let the cookies be of 1 to ½ inch thickness. Put it in the fridge for 30 mins. Preheat a oven at 180 Deg C for 10 mins and then bake the cookies at 180 Deg for 10 mins.
7. Allow it to cool down complete and then store in airtight container.
Top Tips
Creating delicious and healthy Whole Wheat Jaggery Chocolate Cookies can be easy and enjoyable with these helpful tips:
Use Softened Butter: Ensure your butter is at room temperature and soft before you start mixing. This helps in achieving a smooth and even consistency in your cookie dough.
Proper Mixing: Mix the dry ingredients slowly into the wet ingredients to avoid overworking the dough. Over-mixing can lead to tough cookies.
Consistency of Jaggery: If your jaggery is in solid chunks, grate it finely or melt it gently in a small amount of water to ensure it blends smoothly into the mixture.
Chill the Dough: If the dough feels too soft or sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This helps in shaping the cookies better and gives them a more defined structure.
Adjust Sweetness: Since jaggery can vary in sweetness, adjust the quantity according to your taste preference. You can mix a bit of brown sugar if you prefer slightly sweeter cookies.
Measure Ingredients Precisely: Use accurate measuring cups and spoons to ensure the right balance of ingredients, which affects the texture and flavor of the cookies.
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📖 Recipe
Whole Wheat Jaggery Chocolate Cookies
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
- ½ cup Soft butter
- ½ cup Jaggery powder
- Baking powder a pinch
- 3 tbsp Cocoa powder
- Water if needed
- ¼ cup Chocolate chips
- ¼ cup Any nuts
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add in the soft butter and Jaggery powder.
- Cream them together until the butter and Jaggery are well combined.
- Next add in the Cocoa powder, Baking powder. Combine it once again with the butter and Jaggery powder.
- Next add in the Wheat flour in small batches and knead everything to a soft dough. If the mixture is very dry sprinkle in Water and Knead.
- Pinch a small portion of the dough and flatten it with a rolling pin.
- Sprinkle in some Chocolate Chips and nuts if using and run the rolling pin above the same once again.
- Using a cookies cutter cut the cookies. Let the cookies be of 1 to ½ inch thickness. Put it in the fridge for 30 mins.
- Preheat a oven at 180 Deg C for 10 mins and then bake the cookies at 180 Deg for 10 mins.
- Allow it to cool down complete and then store in airtight container.
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Notes
- Keeps good for 2 weeks.
- If you don’t have a cookie cutter, you can roll it in between your palms and form any shapes.
- Place a parchment paper and keep the cookies above that in the baking tray while baking.
- Use any nuts of your choice. I used Sunflower seeds.
Ridah says
Hello there. Did you use atta flour for wholewheat? Thanks.
sharmila kingsly says
Yes..
Srivalli says
These cookies look so inviting and not to mention healthy, I haven't yet started making with jaggery, will have to surely try it sometime.
Suma Gandlur says
They sound yummy with all the goodness of jaggery and wheat and look inviting. Bookmarked.
Narmadha says
Chocolate jaggery cookies looks perfectly made. Love those toppings and they look so attractive