Oatmeal-Almond Breakfast Cookie stuffed with Blueberry Filling

Ingredients:

• Dry Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

• Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed

• Mix-Ins:

• 4 1/2 cups oatmeal
• 1 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 3/4 cup dried cherries
• 1 can Lucky Leaf blueberry fruit filling

Instructions:

1. Prepare Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside.

2. Cream Butter and Sugar:

   • In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.

3. Incorporate Wet Ingredients:

   • Reduce mixer speed to low and add 3 large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
   • Add 1 1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and 1 ripe mashed banana. Mix until combined.

4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:

   • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
   • Mix in 4 1/2 cups oatmeal, 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, and 3/4 cup dried cherries.

5. Form Cookies:

   • Use a 1/4 cup or ice cream scoop to portion out the dough.
   • Flatten one ball of dough to about 3 inches in diameter and create an edge around the perimeter.
   • Place 2 tbsp of Lucky Leaf blueberry fruit filling in the center.
   • Flatten a second ball of dough and place it on top of the filling, sealing the edges by pinching them together.

6. Freeze and Bake:

   • Place formed cookies in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake for 22-27 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

7. Cool:

   • Allow cookies to cool for 20 minutes before touching to avoid them breaking apart.

Enjoy baking these treats! They sound like they’ll be a hit with that blueberry filling inside.