Breakfast Thumbprint Cookies #BrunchWeek

by Erin

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

The dream of eating cookies for breakfast is a reality with these breakfast thumbprint cookies with a dollop of Greek yogurt in the center.

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Welcome to the sixth year of #BrunchWeek! This even is hosted by Love and Confections and A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures every year to prepare for one of the best brunch days of the year, Mother’s Day (in case you lost track it’s coming up next week). Of course I decided to start off on the right foot by making cookies for breakfast. Okay they’re healthy cookies filled with Greek yogurt but still cookies.

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Evidently this isn’t the first breakfast cookie I’ve made for #BrunchWeek. Four years ago I made a carrot cake version so I went ahead and adapted today’s recipe from those. Removed the carrots, added chocolate chips, and a little scoop of Greek yogurt in the center. I present to you, breakfast thumbprint cookies!

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Obviously they arn’t nearly as sweet as a real cookie but they get the point across. They actually remind me of my granola cups that were a raving success, so that should be pretty great motivation to try these as well. In the mean time, don’t forget to click here to see all the prizes up for grabs and be sure to enter the giveaway.

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Breakfast Oatmeal Thumbprint Cookies from The Spiffy Cookie
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Four years ago: Gluten-Free Avocado Brownies

Six years ago: Baked Banana Almond Pancakes

BREAKFAST THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Makes 1 dozen

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups white whole wheat flour

1 cup old-fashioned oats

2 Tbsp ground flaxseed

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 Eggland’s Best large egg

1/4 cup loosely packed Dixie Crystals light brown sugar

1 medium ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)

2 tsp LorAnn’s hazelnut bakery emulsion

3 Tbsp plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, plus more for filling

1-1/2 Tbsp honey

1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, flaxseed, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, beat egg and sugar together until smooth. Add in mashed banana, hazelnut emulsion, Greek yogurt and honey and mix until combined and somewhat smooth.
  4. Gradually add in dry ingredients, mixing gently with a large spoon until the batter has come together. Stir in chocolate chips until distributed.
  5. Using a 1/4 cup measure, an ice cream scoop, or even a large spoon, drop dollops of batter onto prepared baking sheet, placing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until set and lightly golden around the edges. While still on the cookie sheet, immediately press a well into the center of each cookie using the back of a spoon. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once cool, place a dollop of yogurt in the center of each cookie and serve immediately. If making in advance, wait to assemble and store unfilled cookies in an airtight container until ready to eat.

Source: Adapted from my Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies.

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Christie May 9, 2018 - 8:02 pm

Breakfast cookies are so delicious! Dad calls scones breakfast cookies, but these look better!

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Jason May 7, 2018 - 10:31 am

Looks delicious! Can’t wait to make these, thanks.

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Wendy May 2, 2018 - 8:40 pm

Now that is my kind of breakfast!

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Caroline April 30, 2018 - 9:00 pm

I keep meaning to try making breakfast cookies. Love the idea of using yoghurt in them.

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Camilla at Culinary Adventures April 30, 2018 - 1:37 pm

What a great idea! We are huge thumbprint cookie fans. This is slightly less guilt-ridden. Thanks for sharing.

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Tara April 30, 2018 - 8:57 am

How cute! I love those dollops of yogurt in the center. Such a fun addition to brunch.

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