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Thick & Chewy Breakfast Cookies

Thick & Chewy Breakfast Cookies for a Sweet Morning Boost

These Thick & Chewy Breakfast Cookies are a satisfying and healthy morning boost packed with whole grains, nuts, and fruits.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter softened
  • 0.75 cups Light Brown Sugar
  • 0.25 cups Honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cups Smooth Peanut Butter or almond/sun butter
  • 1 cups Large Flake Rolled Oats or quick oats
  • 1 cups All-Purpose Flour can swap for whole wheat
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda fresh for best results
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
For the Nutty Crunch
  • 0.5 cups Chopped Walnuts or pecans
  • 0.33 cups Pumpkin Seeds or sesame seeds
  • 0.33 cups Sunflower Seeds or flaxseeds
For the Sweet Touch
  • 0.5 cups Dried Cranberries or dried apricots
  • 0.5 cups Dark Chocolate Chips dairy-free for vegan

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup of light brown sugar, and ¼ cup of honey until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add 1 large egg, ½ cup of smooth peanut butter, and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix on low speed until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in ½ cup of chopped walnuts, ⅓ cup of pumpkin seeds, ⅓ cup of sunflower seeds, ½ cup of dried cranberries, and ½ cup of dark chocolate chips.
  5. Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Once the dough is chilled, scoop out approximately 1.5 oz portions and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until they are light golden brown around the edges.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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