These Wheat Germ Cookies not only taste amazing but are a great way to get more wheat germ into your diet! They are loaded with nutty wheat germ, hearty whole wheat flour, wholesome oats, and delicious chocolate chips.
I have been running this website for over 9 years now and while I share so many different recipes, lately I seem to be adding more and more Cookie Recipes. My kids are always thrilled when I’m testing a new cookie recipe and I can’t say that I blame them. Cookies definitely make everything better!
I’m excited to share these wholesome Wheat Germ Cookies with you. These cookies have been one of my family’s favorite ways to use wheat germ. I think you’ll love the combination of oats, wheat germ, and sweetness all rolled into one delicious cookie.
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❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe
- Wheat Germ: These cookies are one of my favorite things to make with wheat germ. If you grabbed a bottle at the grocery store on a whim or bought it to use with another recipe but aren’t sure what else to make with it, this is a great recipe to make!
- Taste: These wheat germ cookies are sweet, buttery, and loaded with wholesome oats and nutty wheat germ.
- Ease: This is a simple cookie recipe and you don’t even need to chill the dough.
🥣 Ingredients needed
The complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the printable recipe card further below in the post.
For this recipe, you will need:
- Butter
- Sugar and brown sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Quick oats
- Wheat germ
- Whole wheat flour: These cookies use whole wheat flour to make them extra nutritious.
- Baking powder and baking soda
- Corn starch
- Salt
- Cinnamon and nutmeg: The spices for the cookies
- Chocolate chips or raisins: Or alternatively, you can use your favorite mix-in. I used chocolate chips because that’s what my family prefers.
🍫 Variations
Not a fan of chocolate chips? Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins instead. Some ideas include raisins, dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, toffee chips, or butterscotch chips.
🔪 Equipment needed
You will need a hand or stand mixer, baking sheets, and parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
⏲️ Recipe instructions (step by step guide)
Preheat your oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
Next, cream together your butter (softened to room temperature), sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract (image 1).
Next, add in the remaining ingredients except for the chocolate chips and mix until combined (image 2).
Stir in the chocolate chips (or substitute your desired mix-ins) with a large spoon (image 3) and then form dough balls (image 4).
Place six per baking sheet and bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring (this finishes the baking process outside of the oven, do not skip this step).
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- Be sure to soften your butter to room temperature. If the butter is too hot or cold it will affect your cookie dough.
- Let your cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
🥡 How to store leftovers
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will be good for four days after baking.
📋 Recipe FAQs
Yes, wheat germ is a great way to add an extra nutty flavor and a boost of nutrients to items you are baking. Wheat germ is great for muffins, cookies, quick breads, and more.
Yes, refrigerate your wheat germ after opening so it will last longer.
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Wheat Germ Cookies
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand or stand mixer
- Parchment paper not wax paper
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup quick oats
- ½ cup wheat germ
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 cup chocolate chips or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- Next, cream together your butter (softened to room temperature), sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Next, add in the remaining ingredients except for the chocolate chips.1 large egg, 1 ¼ cup quick oats, ½ cup wheat germ, ½ cup whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon corn starch, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 pinch nutmeg
- Stir in the chocolate chips (or substitute your desired mix-ins) with a large spoon and then form dough balls.1 cup chocolate chips
- Place six per baking sheet and bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring (this finishes the baking process outside of the oven, do not skip this step).
Ramona says
I havent made cookies in a very long time so im super glad i came across this recipe! These cookies look super delicious and healthy, thank you for sharing this recipe!
Harlow says
These wheat germ cookies are such a cozy, old-school treat. It’s the kind of “better-for-you” cookie that still feels totally satisfying with a cup of coffee!
Janda says
These are so good! Adding wheat germ makes these absolute health food, in my book.
Jason says
These are really good. I love wheat germ, and it gave these a great flavor.
Cindy says
I was looking for a way to use up some wheat germ and these were perfect. They’ve got a nice nutty flavor and a great crunch. Honestly, they’re way more satisfying than a basic sugar cookie.