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Breakfast Cookies

5 from 2 votes
Servings: 1 cookie
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup apple sauce
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup flax seeds

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place the butter, apple sauce and maple syrup in a bowl or standing mixer and beat until well combined.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix to incorporate.
  • Fold in the pistachios, cherries and flax seeds.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoon measure, drop dough onto Silpat or parchment-lined baking sheets. Use the palm of your hand to gently press down the cookies, as they do not spread during baking.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and remove to a cooling rack.
  • To Freeze: Before baking, after step 7 place in the freezer for 1 hour and then transfer to zipper bags. When ready to bake add an additional minute to the cooking time.
  • To Freeze: After baking, place in freezer bags and freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 100mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
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