Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies

These whole wheat cookies are hearty, healthy and perfect for breakfast on those busy mornings.

Course Breakfast

Keyword breakfast cookies, easy breakfast

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 22

Total Time 32

Servings 16

Baking Temp 350 °F

Calories 150kcal

Equipment

2 Baking sheets
Parchment paper or silicone backing mats
Large mixing bowl

Ingredients

1¼ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking power
¼ tsp salt
1 large egg
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened and cubed
½ cup honey
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ chopped apple
½ cup chopped pecans, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
Make a well in the center and add the egg, butter, honey, applesauce, and vanilla. Mix wet ingredients inside the well and then mix into the dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the chopped apple and pecans.
Spoon dough onto prepared baking sheets in two rows, 8 cookies per pan.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown. Enjoy warm or allow to cool completely.
Store in an air-tight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes

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