hearty breakfast cookies

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Elin Criswell
Georgetown, TX

In the early '80's my Mom found a recipe for breakfast cookies in the local newspaper. Through many experiments, I tweaked the recipe to make it my own. It is a favorite of my mother-in-law's, who likes the great fiber content. A healthy carb that can also be enjoyed with yogurt of your choice.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For hearty breakfast cookies

  • 3/4 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/3 c
    honey
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 c
    rolled oats (long cooking oatmeal)
  • 1/3 c
    wheat bran
  • 3/4 c
    whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    raisins or cranraisins
  • 1 c
    pecans, chopped

How To Make hearty breakfast cookies

  • 1
    Cream together butter, honey, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  • 2
    In a separate bowl combine rolled oats, wheat bran, whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Combine with creamed mixture, mixing well. Mix in raisins and chopped pecans.
  • 3
    Cover and chill for at least a 1/2 hour. Roll dough into quarter-sized balls, place on lightly greased cookie sheets and flatten slightly with a fork.
  • 4
    Bake at 350 degrees in a preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

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