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Cranberry Almond Breakfast Cookies

Cranberry Almond Breakfast Cookies are soft, chewy oat cookies filled with dried cranberries and crunchy almonds.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cups quick-cooking oats
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup wheat germ
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup slivered almonds

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, both flours, wheat germ, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  • Fold in the dried cranberries and slivered almonds.
  • Cover the dough and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Scoop portions of Cranberry Almond Breakfast Cookies dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  • Gently flatten each cookie into a thick disc since they will not spread much during baking.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Let the cookies cool for several minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Whole wheat flour adds extra fiber, but all-purpose flour works well too.
  • Natural peanut butter may be used; stir well before measuring.
  • Enjoy with yogurt, fresh fruit, or a glass of milk for a balanced breakfast.
  • These cookies also make an excellent post-workout snack.