Whole Wheat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Well, I did it. I have officially jumped on the coconut oil train.
Come join me! You know you wanna.
I have been using coconut oil for awhile now, and really love it. Make sure you buy the extra virgin coconut oil and not the refined. The refined coconut oil reminds me of lotion. The good stuff smells like fresh coconut and will make you almost want to scoop it out and eat it with a spoon. Of course, you would not want to do that though, because it will be a let down. I am not saying I have experience with trying to taste it, but….well…um…okay, so anyways…let’s just say, it is not meant to be eaten plain. But, about these cookies…
This cookie recipe uses many healthy, wholesome ingredients, but still yields a really delicious, moist and flavorful cookie. My husband loves sweets and he even gave this cookie a thumbs up. Of course my kids never complain when I hand them something with chocolate in it, but they were gobbling them up too.
Come on-just buy some coconut oil and give this recipe a try.

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup extra-virgin coconut oil, soft -NOT melted
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 3/4 whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups quick oatmeal
• 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
• 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
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• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and coconut oil until light and creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and whip the mixture for 2 minutes. Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and oatmeal until just combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix until combined. Scoop the cookie dough out with a cookie scoop, or scoop and roll the dough and roll  into 1-inch balls and place two inches apart on a parchment lined or lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 11-13 minutes. The edges will be golden, but the middle will still be soft.  Let the cookies sit for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheets. Transfer to a cooling rack carefully and let cool completely.