Back to School Breakfast Cookies
Start the school day with these delicious and easy-to-make breakfast cookies packed with nuts, oats, and a touch of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Dried ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 heaping cup mixed chopped nuts (dried fruits, seeds, chocolate chips, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream shortening and sugars; beat in egg and vanilla.
- Whisk dry ingredients; gradually add to wet, mixing until combined.
- Fold in nuts and dried fruits.
- Scoop dough with 1/4 cup, flatten slightly, and bake 13 minutes until golden.
- Cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of nuts and dried fruits for added flavor and texture.