Breakfast Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup apple sauce
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cup flax seeds

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Place the butter, apple sauce and maple syrup in a bowl or standing mixer and beat until well combined.

3. 3

   Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

5. 5

   Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix to incorporate.

6. 6

   Fold in the pistachios, cherries and flax seeds.

7. 7

   Using a small ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoon measure, drop dough onto Silpat or parchment-lined baking sheets. Use the palm of your hand to gently press down the cookies, as they do not spread during baking.

8. 8

   Bake for 15 minutes and remove to a cooling rack.