Breakfast Cookies Recipe
Description
These delightful Breakfast Cookies are an enticing option for anyone looking to indulge in a sweet yet nutritious start to the day, making them perfect for breakfast munchies. While I haven’t personally tried them yet, the combination of wholesome ingredients and a hint of instant coffee sounds intriguing. This recipe does not include the one hour required for soaking the prunes, so keep that in mind for your prep time.
Recipe Details
| Category | Breakfast |
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| Total Time | 35 minutes |
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Servings | 36 cookies |
| Keywords | Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Prunes | 1 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Butter | ½ cup |
| Margarine | ½ cup |
| Brown Sugar | 1 cup |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| All-Purpose Flour | 1 ½ cups |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
| Baking Soda | ½ tsp |
| Hot Water | 1 ½ cups |
| Quick-Cooking Oats | 1 cup |
| Pecans | 1 ½ cups (chopped) |
| Instant Coffee | 3 tsp |
| Hot Water (for icing) | ½ cup |
| Powdered Sugar | 1 cup |
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount per Cookie |
|---|---|
| Calories | 123.6 kcal |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 15.2 mg |
| Sodium | 79.5 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 19.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 12.7 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it’s hot enough to bake the cookies evenly.
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Prepare Baking Sheet: Grease a cookie sheet or spray it with non-stick vegetable spray to prevent the cookies from sticking during baking.
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Soak the Prunes: In a bowl, soak the prunes in hot water for one hour to soften them, enhancing their texture and flavor. After soaking, drain and chop the prunes, removing any pits if they are not seedless, and set aside.
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Cream the Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, margarine, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually combine this dry mixture with the creamed butter and sugar mixture, stirring well to blend.
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Add Oats and Add-ins: Stir in the quick-cooking oats, chopped prunes, and pecans, ensuring everything is well incorporated for a delightful texture in each bite.
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Form the Cookies: Using rounded teaspoons, drop the cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them appropriately to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake the Cookies: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Cool the Cookies: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack, enhancing their firmness and flavor.
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Prepare the Icing: For the coffee icing, dissolve the instant coffee in the hot water, then add the softened butter and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
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Frost the Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle or spread the coffee icing over each cookie for an added layer of delicious flavor.
Enjoy your Breakfast Cookies as a perfect balance of sweetness and nourishment, ideal for large gatherings or a cozy breakfast at home!
