Freshly Milled Kamut Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Freshly Milled Kamut chocolate chip cookies are filled with delicious chocolate chunks and have a familiar soft and chewy consistency!

freshly milled kamut cookies sitting on cooling rack with chocolate chips sprinkled around

Similar in so many ways to classic chocolate chip cookies, these freshly milled Kamut cookies are just as delicious and satisfying only so much healthier for your body! They are full of flavor and sweetness that you and your children can enjoy! If you are looking for healthy chocolate chip cookie to make for yourself or your family, then this recipe is what you need! These are sweet, soft and chewy and each bite will satisfy all those chocolate chip cravings you had!

What is Kamut?

Kamut it an ancient grain, also known as khorasan wheat; the grain of Egypt. It is easier for the body to process then regular whole wheat flour and it has not been genetically altered. It is one of our favorite ancient grains out there available to us today.

We use a grain mill and grind our own grain. I think it is very satisfying to have fresh flour and know that it has undergone very little commercial processing! (See more on freshly milled grains below.)

Kamut has a rich buttery taste with a natural sweetness and no unpleasant aftertaste.

Not only does the Kamut grain offer more nutrients and minerals then regular whole wheat flour, but it also has about 20-40% more protein than typical wheat breads, has a higher vitamin and mineral content and is more easily digested. When it is freshly milled, there are additional benefits and better taste available!

Why Freshly Milled Grain?

The internet and the world around us is becoming more aware and interested in the benefits of grinding whole grains and using “fresh milled flour”, which is essentially grain kernels that are freshly ground.

Using fresh flour that you mill yourself means you get the benefits of rich and fresh flavor with a slightly nutty taste and texture.

Supposedly, flour starts loosing its nutritional components as soon as THREE days after being ground! Wow! That says a lot about the benefits of freshly ground grain!

Freshly milled grains contain many nutrients and vitamins because you are consuming the whole grain; it has not been stripped of its properties during the processing phase.

Freshly milled grains contain:

B vitamins

Zinc

Magnesium

Antioxidants

Iron

Folate

Essential oils

Thiamin

and much more!

When you use freshly milled grains, you are benefiting from the nutrients and vitamins that are available in the whole grain!

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Why you should make Freshly Milled Kamut chocolate chip cookies

These ancient grain cookies are some of the best chocolate chip cookies I have made and that I feel comfortable to feed to my toddler. They are not filled with processed ingredients nor do they contain excess sugars. They have a perfect balance of a smooth but chewy texture that will keep you coming back for more!

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Ingredients for the best Kamut walnut chocolate chip cookies

Kamut flour: Ancient grains are not genetically modified or altered. They are original grains. Kamut flour can be replaced with whole wheat, spelt or similar flour if preferred. I like to grind my own grain fresh. I might grind a batch at the beginnning of the week to have on hand or just wait until I know I need it for a recipe.

Butter: Grass-fed or organic is always best but not necessary

Unrefined sugar or evaporated cane juice: I find mine at local bulk food stores. Many grocery stores now carry healthier sugar options.

Brown sugar: use regular or organic, whatever you prefer

Eggs: Use freshest and home-raised when possible.

Baking soda

Cornstarch: helps give the cookie structure and chewy consistency.

Sea salt

Vanilla extract

Chocolate chips: I get mine at Aldi. Chocolate chunks can also be used

Walnuts: Make sure your walnuts are fresh and not going rancid! Sometimes if they sit too long in the cabinet, they can get rancid tasting pretty fast. Storing nuts in the fridge or freezer helps to lengthen their life.

Recipe notes:

Whole wheat flour or all purpose flour can be substituted for the kamut flour.
Chocolate chips can be replaced with white chocolate chips or any other type of chips.
What kind of chocolate chips should you use?
I recommend using semi sweet or even dark are delicious but milk chocolate chips are great, too!

Can you make this recipe with spelt flour?

I have not personally tried using spect flour but I believe it should work just fine as a trusted replacement option. I know many people that interchange whole-grain flours in recipes.

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Kamut grain

Bob’s Red Mill Organic Kamut(R) Khorasan Wheat Berries, 24-ounce (Pack of 4)

Equipment needed:

stand mixer or hand mixer

baking sheet (cookie sheet)

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measuring spoons

measuring cups

dough cutter

small cookie scoop (ice cream scoop)

Recipe for Freshly Milled Kamut Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1/2 cup unrefined sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 cups plus 2 T kamut flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cornstarch
2/3 cup chocolate chips or chunks
2/3 cup walnuts, slightly crushed

Instructions how to make Freshly Milled Kamut chocolate chip cookies

Directions for making kamut walnut chocolate chip cookies

With a mixer, combine the butter and sugars.
Add in the vanilla and egg. Mix until combined and fluffy.
Add the dry ingredients and turn the mixer on to medium.
Gently stir in the chocolate chips or chunks, and walnut pieces if using.
Prepare a baking sheet with non-stick spray or use parchment paper for easier clean up.
Using a small cookie scoop (or small spoon), make balls about 1 inch in diameter and space evenly on pan.
Place the whole baking sheet into the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up the dough.
Preheat oven to 375. After the 30 minutes of refrigeration time are up, bake cookies for 10-12 minutes depending on how soft you like them done!
Allow cookies to cool sligthly before moving to a cooling rack. You can also refrigerate the dough up to three days in advance! Enjoy!

Tips and tricks to baking Kamut cookies:

It is important to watch the baking time. You do not want to overbake these or they will be very firm and hard. 10-12 minutes but no longer!!
The Kamut cookie dough needs to refrigerate for 30 minutes before baking to help the kamut flour dough keep a firm shape as it bakes.
Adding cornstarch to the dough helps to give it a familiar chewy consistency.

Can you refrigerate Kamut cookie dough?

For best results, the Kamut cookie dough needs to be refrigerated for 30 minutes as stated in the instructions, before baking. You can have the option though to refrigerate for up to three days if you want to make the dough in advance.

How to serve these delicious Kamut cookies

These cookies are great served as an afternoon snack alongside a glass of cold milk. They work for taking along on picnics, storing in the freezer for future use, or gifting to friends and neighbors.

How to store Freshly Milled Kamut chocolate chip cookies

Store in an air-tight container, plastic bag, or large jar for up to one week. See below instructions for freezing these cookies.

Can you use gluten-free flour in this recipe?

I have not tried this recipe with gluten free flour, almond flour, oat flour or similar.

Can you freeze Kamut cookies?

Yes. You can freeze them at any stage after baking. It is best to double wrap them in plastic wrap or whatever you are using, to help prevent freezer burn. You can also freeze balls of the cookie dough to be baked later on!

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Check out my other Kamut grain recipes!

Kamut blueberry muffins

Easy Kamut biscuits

The best Kamut cinnamon rolls

Kamut pumpkin pie cinnamon rolls

Kamut pancakes

Chocolate chips walnut cookies are some of my favorites and I hope you will go to this recipe the next time you have a hunkering for a delicious and healthy cookie.

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