These chocolate peanut butter breakfast cookies are a favorite—chewy, crunchy and satisfyingly filling. They’re an ideal make-ahead option for busy mornings or a grab-and-go snack any time.
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These cookies are chewy, crunchy and truly delicious. They hold you over for hours, making them perfect for breakfast, a snack to toss in your bag, or even a bedtime treat if you’re feeling indulgent.
After all—who doesn’t want a cookie for breakfast?
A local coffee shop near me sells giant “breakfast cookies” that I adore. They’re essentially chocolate chip peanut butter oatmeal cookies: big, rich and wonderfully chewy. I could eat them daily, though they can be a bit heavy.
I set out to create a lighter-feeling, feel-good version of that chocolate peanut butter breakfast cookie—one that still captures the irresistible flavor combo but doesn’t leave you wanting to nap immediately after. The base for these cookies comes from my granola scone recipe, which combines the texture of a granola bar and the tender crumb of a scone.
The granola scone base is packed with seeds, nuts, oats and coconut for an excellent chewy-crunchy texture, and I wondered why I hadn’t turned it into a cookie sooner—especially with the best flavor pairing ever: chocolate and peanut butter.
Chocolate and peanut butter are an unbeatable combination. For these cookies I adapted the granola scone base slightly: I limited the dried fruit to chopped dates (you can use dried figs instead if you prefer) to keep the flavor rich and chocolate-forward—skip tart cherries or cranberries here.
Dates add natural sweetness, chew and fiber without overpowering the cookie. They remain distinctly date-like, which I appreciate. I also kept flaked coconut, sliced almonds and a touch of cinnamon—these ingredients boost texture and add depth to every bite.
If you’ve made the granola scones before, you’ll recognize the method: the dough comes together best when you mix and shape it by hand. It’s like pressing together a crumbly granola into cookie form, and the result is fantastic.
These cookies are versatile. You can swap peanut butter for almond butter or another nut butter—I’ve made them with pistachio butter, and they’re incredible. Swap or omit nuts or fruit to suit your tastes; the key is the balance of creamy butter, chewy oats and melty chocolate.
And yes—the melty chocolate chips are everything.
This is a simple way to make your mornings better.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies
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Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup flaked coconut
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup chopped dates
- ½ cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup melted peanut butter
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Measure ingredients first so the butter stays cold during preparation.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and a big pinch of salt. Grate the cold butter over the dry ingredients and stir to distribute small pieces of butter evenly throughout the mixture.
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Stir the sliced almonds, flaked coconut, chopped dates and chocolate chips into the dry mixture. In a separate cup, whisk together the heavy cream and vanilla.
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Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the melted peanut butter. Stir to combine, then add the cream mixture and mix until the dough comes together. You may need to finish combining with your hands. If the dough seems too dry, add more cream a tablespoon at a time.
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Divide the dough into equal portions and form into cookies. They won’t spread much; I use 2 to 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie and shape them to be just under 1 inch thick.
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Place the cookies on the baking sheet about 1 to 2 inches apart and brush the tops with a little heavy cream.
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Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely before serving. Store wrapped in foil or in a sealed container at room temperature; they’re also tasty chilled.
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