Spelt choc-chip cookies

These delicious choc-chip cookies have half the sugar and refined flour of the regular ones, and are packed with wholesome spelt flour and coconut. The kids won’t notice the difference, so whip up a batch on Sunday for a week of easy lunch box fillers.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

    softened (125g)

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

    (125g)

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1 cup plain flour

    (150g)

  • 1 cup spelt flour

    (150g)

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 cup desiccated coconut

    (85g)

  • ½ cup dark choc chips

    (95g)

Allergy Advice

Contains Dairy

Contains Eggs

Contains Gluten

Contains Nuts

Contains Soy

Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Baking trays
  • 1 Baking paper
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Wire rack

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Add vanilla.
  2. Fold through flours, baking powder, coconut and choc chips.
  3. Place tablespoon-sized balls on trays lined with baking paper.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.

Notes

Tip
Cool slightly on the tray before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage
These cookies keep well in an airtight container in the pantry for 8-10 days.

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