CHUNKY BREAKFAST COOKIES

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Who says cookies aren't for breakfast? We devour these hearty oatmeal cookies, especially on the run. Add the dried fruits and nuts you have on hand. -Lea Langhoff, Round Lake, IL

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 16 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and egg yolk. In another bowl, mix oats, flours, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients., Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls; flatten to 3/4-in. thickness. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. To reheat, microwave each cookie on high for 15-20 seconds or just until warmed. Freeze option: Freeze unbaked cookies in a freezer container, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, place dough portions 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.