Description
These Jumbo Breakfast Cookies are bakery-style, thick cookies made with peanut butter, oats, dried fruit, and toasted cereal rings. They’re hearty, chewy, and perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups raisins or chopped dried apricots
- 6 cups toasted whole grain oat cereal rings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets.
- Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, water, and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt separately.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet.
- Fold in oats and dried fruit.
- Stir in cereal gently.
- Scoop ½ cup portions, flatten slightly.
- Bake 15–18 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Do not crush cereal too much when mixing.
- Slightly underbake for a softer center.
- Allow cookies to cool fully for best structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes