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Thick & Chewy Breakfast Cookies

Thick & Chewy Breakfast Cookies

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Thick & Chewy Breakfast Cookies are your go-to solution for a nutritious and satisfying start to your day. These delightful cookies are big, thick, and soft, making them perfect for busy mornings or as a delicious snack. Packed with wholesome oats, nuts, and rich chocolate, they cater to both cravings and energy needs. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or as an on-the-go breakfast option that kids and adults alike will love!

Ingredients

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  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup large flake rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
  • ⅔ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup smooth regular peanut butter
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 3 tbsp sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar using an electric mixer until fluffy. Mix in the egg, followed by peanut butter and vanilla.
  3. Stir in oats until evenly coated.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients along with walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and chocolate chips.
  5. Chill dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  6. Roll dough into balls (1.5 ounces each) and place on prepared sheets, slightly flattening them.
  7. Bake for 11-13 minutes until lightly golden yet gooey in the center.

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