Delicious Einkorn Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Try these einkorn chocolate chip cookie bars for a one-bowl recipe that’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious. Enjoy chewy, gooey bars packed with rich chocolate flavor!
Einkorn Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
There’s something about biting into a fresh homemade baked cookie that whisks you back to simpler times dining at grandma’s house. However, this recipe does more than take you back in time. These delicious Einkorn chocolate chip bars are made with wholesome and traditional ingredients like ancient grain all purpose Einkorn flour, real butter, unrefined sugar and dark chocolate chips for a nutritious and tasty treat.
One of the benefits of using Einkorn flour over modern wheat is the weak gluten structure which is good news for those with gluten sensitivity.
These chewy most einkorn chocolate bar cookies will awaken your tastebuds. You can feel about indulging in an occasional treat or baking something special with your grandkids with these cookies in hand.
If you’d like to read more about the benefits of einkorn flour, then read this post: 10 Reasons I Switched to Einkorn Flour and You Should Too
One of the best things about this recipe is that there’s unlike chocolate chip cookies, there’s no fuss about making cookie dough balls or any refrigeration needed ahead of time.
Other Einkorn recipes you may like are this delicious Einkorn apple cake.
When to Make These Einkorn Cookies
Are you asking when to make chocolate chip cookies? Is this really a question?
The best chocolate chip cookies are made when you start with quality ingredients (and for me), when you don’t have to be concerned about those ingredients contributing to inflammation and disease in the body. That being said, make these cookies for bake sales, kids’ school parties, as a wholesome dessert for Valentine’s Day, for Christmas cookies or whenever you’d like a sweet treat.
Tools Needed
- 9×13 baking pan
- hand held mixer
- small bowl
- large bowl
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
unsalted butter (softened), can also use coconut oil
* applesauce – I use homemade applesauce. Store bought apple sauce may also be used, but make sure that it is unsweetened.
vanilla extract – adds a smooth flavor.
* If using homemade applesauce add 1-2 tablespoons of milk for a thinner consistency
Dry Ingredients
sucanat sugar – I use unprocessed sugar to make this recipe as wholesome and nutritious as possible. In a pinch, you can also use coconut sugar or brown sugar. But keep in mind that brown sugar is processed sugar.
Einkorn all purpose flour – while there is something called whole grain einkorn flour, for best results, einkorn all purpose flour is highly recommended.
cinnamon – add a warm, slightly spicy flavor and appeal
baking soda – used as a leavening agent.
dark chocolate chunks – for healthy deep chocolate flavor
salt – enhances all the other flavors
Directions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Line a 9×13′ baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.
Step 3: In a small bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Stir to evenly distribute and set aside.
Step 4: In a separate bowl combine butter and sucanat sugar.
Step 5: Whisk or beat with a hand mixer until distributed.
Step 6: Add in applesauce and vanilla extract. Beat until fully emulsified.
Step 7: Stir in the flour mixture until fully incorporated. It will be very thick. You can add 1-2 tablespoons of milk if it is still too thick.
Step 8: Fold in the dark chocolate chunks.
Step 9: Scoop the mixture into the baking pan and spread into an even layer. You can also add it in dollops and then spread everything until smooth. If this makes it easier.
(Optional) – You can also top it with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before baking for a pop of extra flavor.
Step 10: Bake for 21-25 minutes until golden brown and slightly puffed up. For a crispier cookie, bake longer. If you prefer a more gooey or softer cookie, bake it for closer to 21 minutes.
Step 11: Remove from oven and cool for 30 minutes before butting into 24 bars and enjoying.
How To Store These Delicious Einkorn Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you have leftover cookies here’s how to store them.
- Cool completely.
- Place in an airtight container.
- If stacking, put in between pieces of parchment paper.
- Store at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Q & A
Q: Can I make this as a double batch?
A: Yes, this a great einkorn chocolate chip cookies recipe for doubling. It would work well for Christmas cookie swap.
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Einkorn Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sucanat sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 1/2 cups einkorn all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat to oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper or grease well.
- In a small bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Stir to distribute and set aside.2 1/2 cups einkorn all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt
- In a large bowl combine butter and sugar. Whisk or beat with a hand mixer.1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sucanat sugar
- Add in vanilla and applesauce and beat until emulsified.2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup applesauce
- Str into the flour mixture until fully incorporated. Mixture should be thick but if too thick, add 1-2 tbsp of milk.1 1/3 cup dark chocolate chunks
- Fold in dark chocolate chunks.
- Fold into a prepared pan and spread in an even layer. As the batter is very think, it may be more simple to drop it in dollops and then smooth it. Optional: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 21-25 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Remove from oven and cool for 30 minutes. Cut into 24 pieces.
Notes
Nutrition
Original: December 10, 2024
Updated for Clarity & Content: December 5, 2025
