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Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies With Wheat Germ

Last updated on November 6, 2019 By Anna 8 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies with Wheat Germ are semi-nutritious cookies made with extra crunchy peanut butter, wheat germ and honey. Like most peanut butter cookies, the cookies are slightly soft, but the wheat germ adds a bit of a chunky texture. Because of the honey, the cookies stay soft and dense and seem a little less dry.

chunky peanut butter cookies with wheat germ


These can be made with or without add-ins, but if you want a truly chunk cookie that lives up to the name, I recommend adding a handful of peanuts or some kind of chips.

Peanut Butter Cookies with Wheat Germ

And finally, a good twist on this recipe might be to use white whole wheat in place of the all-purpose. While regular whole wheat might give the cookies too much of a wheat flavor, white whole wheat flour should add just a bit of flavor and nutrition.

Recipe

Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies With Wheat Germ

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Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies With Wheat Germ
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 22 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup extra crunchy peanut butter 256 grams
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar 150 grams
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened (114 grams)
  • ¼ scant cup honey
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose four 200 grams
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup wheat germ 45 grams

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together first 6 ingredients.
  • Combine dry ingredients and add to peanut butter mixture. Stir until well blended. If dough seems very soft, put it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Otherwise proceed as directed.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls and drop onto parchment lined baking sheets. Press down with a moist fork to make criss-crosses, then bake for 10-12 minutes (or until they appear lightly browned around the edges).
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving. They are much better when completely cool.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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  1. Lee

    March 25, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Wish all recipes say how many they make the wheat germ peanut butter cookie does not, i know it all depends on the size but would likean idea , as i would like to take some to seniors, thanks

  2. Anna

    November 01, 2007 at 9:36 am

    Hello Risa!

    Wheat germ is a pretty important ingredient in this particular recipe. If you can't find wheat germ, it's probably best to consider a different peanut butter cookie recipe.

  3. Risa

    October 31, 2007 at 9:56 pm

    Hi!!

    Um what if I don't have wheat germ or it's not readily available?? can i still make them without it? or what's a good substitute for it (if there is one)thanks!!

    Risa

  4. Anna

    July 14, 2007 at 8:54 pm

    Hi Claire,

    I haven't made these in a while, but I do remember them as being very good. Glad the residents liked them....and you too!

  5. Claire

    July 14, 2007 at 4:45 pm

    I made these last night and brought them to the hospital with me today (I'm on call!). I think these are great and love the addition of wheat germ. All the residents, all guys today, have really liked them! Definitely will make again.

  6. Anna

    August 13, 2006 at 4:44 pm

    Oh how exciting, T. I hope you like them.

  7. tori

    August 13, 2006 at 4:17 pm

    I am making these right now. I substituted creamy peanut butter because I don't like nuts in my cookies, and I added what I thought were peanut butter chips, but were really butterscotch chips because apparently I have forgotten how to read. Hopefully they will be good anyway!

  8. Claire N

    August 13, 2006 at 1:32 pm

    More cookies for me to try!! I may have to try this out on my car guy!

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