Einkorn Chocolate Chip Cookies

Learn how to make these delicious einkorn chocolate chip cookies. This recipe makes the perfect chewy and buttery cookie.  

My kitchen may still be in complete shambles, but that won’t stop us from making Christmas cookies. Who needs countertops anyway, right? 

We have some cabinets and a non-functioning sink, but our vintage oven works and that is really what you need to bake cookies!

The kitchen is getting closer and closer to being finished, and we will be thrilled to not wash dishes in the bathroom sink. 

Christmas doesn’t stop because of a renovation (you can see our 2019 Christmas tour here) and it definitely won’t stop us from all the fun memories it brings.

Baking cookies, hanging stockings, decorating trees, hot cocoa… we all treasure these memories.

This einkorn chocolate chip cookie recipe is one to save and make year after year. Chocolate chunks in a sweet buttery soft cookie – there is no going wrong. Print it off and keep it with your favorite recipes. 

Tips For Making Einkorn Chocolate Chip Cookies:

• If you do not have einkorn flour, you should be able to substitute it with all-purpose flour without an issue.
• To make cookies all the same size, use a cookie scoop. It’s like a mini ice cream scoop that will give you evenly-sized cookies, and that means more consistent results.
• The chocolate and coconut pair really well together, but if you don’t have chocolate you can leave it out.
• Line your baking sheets with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
• These are delicious when you add in a little toasted coconut!

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Tools you may need:

• Mixer – I use this Bosch mixer
• Cookie sheet
• Parchment paper
• Large bowl
• Mixer
• Silicon spatula
• Cookie scoop – (optional) you could also just use two spoons.
• Cast iron skillet
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring spoons – I love these wooden ones

Einkorn Chocolate Chip Cookies FAQ

What can I bake with einkorn flour?

You can bake all kinds of things with einkorn flour. Pretty much anything you can make with regular flour you can make with einkorn flour with a few changes. From brownies, to pancakes, tortillas, berry crisp, pizza, biscuits, and even gnocchi. There are so many ways to enjoy this delicious heirloom grain.

Einkorn doesn’t absorb water the same as conventional wheat and you will need to reduce the amount in recipes.

Can you freeze chocolate chip cookies?

Yes. You can freeze the dough before baking, or freeze the cookies after baking.

I like to double this recipe, bake half the cookie dough right away, and save the rest for later. Roll the other half of the dough into balls, freeze them on a cookie sheet, and then place into a gallon sized freezer bag.

When you are ready to bake them, preheat the oven to 375 degrees, place them on a parchment lined cookie sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes or until they are starting to turn golden brown around the edges.

Can you use coconut oil instead of butter for cookies?

Technically, you can substitute coconut oil for butter one-to-one in cookies, but the results will not be the same. It will have a stronger coconut flavor.

They will also be more crunchy and won’t be as soft. This is due to the fact that coconut oil is pure fat where butter has more moisture in it naturally.

How long do homemade cookies last?

They are best eaten within 3-4 days, but will last up to a week if stored properly. I recommend storing them in an air-tight container. You could also place them in the freezer and they will last about 3-6 months stored correctly.  

Should you refrigerate cookies?

You do not need to refrigerate cookies unless they contain a cream cheese frosting or some type of creamy filling. Since these do not, they do not require refrigeration and can be stored at room temperature.

Why use einkorn flour?

The motto in our house is “if you can’t sour it, use einkorn.”

We use einkorn flour because it is one of the only flours that hasn’t been hybridized, and it is easier to digest. So when we  still want to make those delicious Christmas cookies, we swap out that all-purpose flour for buttery yellow einkorn flour.

Is einkorn flour better for you?

Einkorn is an ancient grain packed full of protein, dietary fiber, iron, thiamine, antioxidants, and B vitamins. The grain tends to lose less nutrients during processing compared to regular wheat. It also contains less gluten (and a different type of gluten), making it easier to digest and a good choice for those who are gluten sensitive.

Einkorn Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients:

Einkorn flour – I usually purchase einkorn berries or my favorite all-purpose einkorn flour.

Butter – soften to room temperature.

Brown and white sugar – the combination of the two sugars gives the cookies a yummy, sweet, and soft texture.

Egg

Vanilla

Baking soda 

Salt 

Honey or maple syrup

Dark chocolate chips – milk chocolate or semi-sweet will also work. I love the slight bitterness from the dark chocolate with the sweetness of the coconut and cookie dough.

How To Make Einkorn Chocolate Chip Cookies :

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

In a mixer, cream together butter and sugar.

Add in egg and vanilla. Mix until well combined.

In a separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients and add to the wet ingredients. 

Mix together until just incorporated.

Fold in chocolate chips and toasted coconut.

Spoon cookies onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.

Place onto a wire rack to cool. 

Enjoy.

Find more delicious desserts straight from our farmhouse kitchen:

• Fudgy Peppermint Coconut Flour Brownies
• Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Topping
• Cinnamon Maple Sourdough Apple Pie
• Date Sweetened Ice Cream
• Sourdough Donuts With Cinnamon Sugar

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