Simple and tasty whole wheat cookies made with olive oil are the perfect choice for those who love rustic, wholesome flavors. In an era of complicated recipes, I wanted to return to the essentials with these easy, quick, and incredibly crumbly little sweets. Made with whole wheat flour, eggs, brown sugar, and extra virgin olive oil instead of butter, these cookies are rich in fiber and have an authentic flavor. They are ideal for dunking in your morning coffee or for a light tea break that warms the heart. Once you’ve tried their perfect texture, you won’t be able to give them up.
Come along and let’s start baking.
Enjoy the recipe — Giusi.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 25 Minutes
- Cooking time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 15 cookies
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for the whole wheat cookies with olive oil
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate (Chips or shavings)
- 3 tbsp pine nuts (Optional)
Steps for the whole wheat cookies with olive oil
In a bowl, work the flour with the olive oil and the sugar.
Also add the egg and the baking powder.
Add the chocolate chips and the pine nuts and mix well until you form a dough.
Form small balls, flatten them slightly, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a preheated conventional oven at 356°F for 15 minutes.
The cookies are ready to be enjoyed. Thank you for cooking with me. See you on the next kitchen adventure and thank you always for the trust you’ve shown me all these years.
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Storage
You can store your cookies in an airtight container or a classic tin box. This way they will retain their fragrance and crispness for about a week.
