What is your stand on chocolate for breakfast? How about double chocolate? And what if we add some oatmeal and cheerios and turn it all into cookies?
Double Chocolate Breakfast Cookies. With zing. As in citrus zest stirred into the dough. This cookies will wake up your taste buds and make you dance!
It's like taking your favorite cereal and your morning cup of juice, adding some chocolate ( because... well... everything is better with chocolate ) and turning it into a cookie. Addicting!
These cookies are a favorite in our family right now. We simply can't get enough of them. They are super easy to whip up and unexpectedly delicious. With each bite you will be totally amazed at the balance of flavors and satisfaction in taste. Crispy edges, yet chewy center.
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Double chocolate cookies zing
Ingredients
- ½ c unsalted butter softened
- ¾ c granulated sugar
- ½ c packed dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ c all-purpose flour
- ¼ c unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated citrus zest I used grapefruit zest
- 2 c old-fashioned oats
- 1 c cheerios
- ½ c semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients ( flour, cocoa powder, soda and salt ). Set aside.
- Place butter and both sugars in a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer and cream until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla and zest and mix just until combined.
- With mixer on low speed, add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in cereal and chocolate chips.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled ( 2 to 3 hours, preferably overnight ).
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Line your cookies sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out the dough into a tablespoon size balls and place on prepared sheet, leaving at least 2 inches of space between cookie balls. They will spread!
- Bake 9 to 11 minutes. Cool on a sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer onto a cooling rack.
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Anna
Mark says
First pan I was wondering why they didn't do anything. Turned up the heat and added some water. They came out better but never was mentioned in the receipe. Felt kind of stupid knowing that the cocoa and oats would suck all the moisture out of the mix. Tastes good, but remember to add water.
Erin says
I was wondering what made these breakfast cookies and then I saw it... Cheerios. Hahaha. I love it, Anna! These are amazing. 🙂
Kate | Food Babbles says
I don't make cookies enough. I've realized this recently. I think I need to make THESE cookies! They sound so good and any time I can incorporate chocolate into breakfast and not feel too guilty is a good day. Lovely!!
Aimee Pollak Shugarman says
Oh yes, one of these with my breakfast JUICE would be awesome!!! These look great Anna!
Averie Cooks says
I love the 'with zing" part of the title 🙂 And the chocolate, hearty oats, cereal - right up my alley!
Roxana GreenGirl says
Chocolate + cookie = breakfast <----- I'm up at 6 if I have to 😉
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
Chocolate and cookies for breakfast? Yes please!!
CrunchyCreamySw says
🙂 Thanks, Amanda!
Mary Lynn says
These cookies will great for our "grab and run" breakfast. We all have "THOSE" mornings. Love the addition of the zest.
CrunchyCreamySw says
Yes, we do! 🙂 Thank you, Mary Lynn!!
domesticfits says
Anything that gives me chocolate cookies for breakfast is a winner.
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Jackie!
A Baker's says
chocolate for breakfast? Glad to see one of my major food groups counts as breakfast in other households too!!
CrunchyCreamySw says
🙂 Agreed! Thanks, Holly!
curryandcomfort says
I am all for these for breakfast!! They look like a yummy way to start the day. 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Ramona!