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Easy Chewy Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies

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These easy chewy apple cinnamon breakfast cookies are a perfect morning treat combining wholesome oats, warm cinnamon, and soft apple bits for a cozy, nourishing start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (135g)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (95g) (can substitute almond or oat flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (60g)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (70g)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium apple (about 6 ounces / 170g), peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, 30g)
  • 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional, 30g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly blended.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and honey until smooth and slightly fluffy (about 2-3 minutes by hand). Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently until just combined; the dough should be sticky but not too wet. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in the finely chopped apple and, if desired, the chopped nuts and/or raisins or dried cranberries.
  6. Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly with your fingers.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look a bit soft.
  8. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies. Use room temperature eggs and butter for better blending. Choose crisp apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith. Pat apples dry if very juicy to prevent soggy cookies. Check baking time closely to keep cookies chewy. Cookies firm up as they cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes to refresh.

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