California Walnut Breakfast and Snack Cookies

By Chad Blunston
Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
24
Serving Size
1 Cookie
Meal
Breakfast Snack

DESCRIPTION

Simple walnut breakfast cookie that is excellent for on-the-go breakfasts or snack, and are ideal for freezing.

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
15 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Calories
180
Total Fat
8
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
Cholesterol
10
Sodium
90
Carbohydrates
25
Dietary Fiber
2
Protein
3

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 can (14 ounces) pineapple, crushed, well-drained
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk powder, skim, instant
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups oatmeal, quick-cooking (not instant)
  • 1 cup cranberries, dried
  • 1 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped

Preparation

  1. In large mixing bowl, with electric mixer, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy; beat in the vanilla. Next, stir in the crushed pineapple.
  2. In separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients until well combined. Add the dry ingredients into the pineapple mixture and stir until well combined.
  3. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake in 350° F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking rack.