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Nutty, sweet breakfast cookies with a soft yet hearty texture.
Mimi's Special Breakfast Cookies bring a delightful combination of nutty and sweet flavors perfect for early mornings. The creamy peanut butter pairs beautifully with honey's natural sweetness, while the vanilla adds a subtle warmth. Biting into these cookies, you'll enjoy a soft yet hearty texture, thanks to the old-fashioned oats and a slight crunch from the chia seeds. Optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or pretzel crumbles add a touch of surprise in every bite, keeping each meal interesting.
Preparing these cookies is as comforting as eating them. The dough comes together quickly, melding sticky sweetness with nutty richness. Make sure to microwave the peanut butter mixture just enough—20 seconds is all it takes to blend seamlessly, creating an easy and even mixing experience. The aroma that fills your kitchen is a preview of the tasty bites to come.
Share them with family or enjoy them solo alongside a morning coffee. They fit easily into busy routines, requiring only a quick chill in the fridge or freezer. These breakfast cookies balance convenience and flavor, inviting you into a simple, cozy moment at the start of your day.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter plus more, to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey plus more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats plus more, to taste
- chocolate chips or pretzel crumbles optional, to taste
Directions
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place 3/4 cup of the peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of the honey, and the vanilla in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave the mixture for 20 seconds.
- Stir the peanut butter mixture until well-combined.
- Taste the peanut butter mixture, adding the extra honey, to taste, for more sweetness.
- Add the chia seeds, 3/4 cup of the oats, and the optional mix-ins into the peanut butter mixture and stir well until well-incorporated.
- Taste the mixture for flavoring, adding more of the oats if the mixture is too runny and more of the honey or the peanut butter if it is too dry.
- Roll the mixture into eight balls.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and slightly press them flat.
- Place the cookies in the fridge or the freezer to chill until set, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
- Allow the cookies to thaw for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve.
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