This post has been sponsored by Flahavan's Irish Oatmeal. All opinions expressed are my own.
I have always been an early bird. I love waking up to the smell of fresh coffee. There is something deeply comforting about the mornings for me.
During the winter, I set myself up by the window as the gray light streams in, with my coffee and a bowl of oatmeal. I have been watching for my 'little red bird' all winter, but I have not seen him lately. Perhaps it is even too cold out there for him. Maybe he went away for a little while...packed his bags and headed down south!
In the quiet hours of the morning, I gather my thoughts together; map out my plans for the day.
The best days I feel are started with a light, simple breakfast. I save my indulging for the weekends, when the days start a little later...
Flahavan's Irish Oatmeal is a delicious brand of oats. They are so creamy! I add a drizzle of honey and a few slices of fresh berries, but I think these oats would be just as delicious on their own...or mixed in a crunchy cookie batter!!! And so, while I was sitting there that morning enjoying a nice, hot bowl of Irish oatmeal, I developed this recipe for Cornflakes & Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies.
Cornflakes & Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening or butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar, plus 1/2 cup for rolling the cookie dough
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups cornflakes
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line two cookies sheets.
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine shortening, brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, vanilla and egg. Add cornflakes, rolled oats and chocolate chips. Finally, add the flour mixture. Mix on low speed with your mix master or by hand until cookie dough forms.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of white sugar in a small bowl. Roll out 1 tablespoon of dough then dip in the sugar. Using the bottom of a jar or glass, flatten the cookie dough out to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake cookies for about 8-10 minutes, until golden. Transfer immediately to a wire rack and let cool.
Notes
Adapted from King Arthur
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Sophie @ Mum, M & More says
What a great recipe, I think we will try these this week!! #recipeoftheweek x
Debi @ Life Currents says
I love breakfast cookies! And these are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Yum!
Kim says
Love these cookies!
Liz says
I'm a sucker for oatmeal cookies---and these look terrific with the cornflakes and chocolate chips! Have a terrific weekend, Catherine!
Betty says
Oatmeal is my "go-to" breakfast in the winter, but on weekdays it's usually at my desk. Thankfully, weekends are a bit more laid back and I can enjoy that bowl at leisure. These cookies look delicious- I bet the cornflakes give them a little extra crunch! 🙂
Reeni says
Oats & cornflakes? I think I'd get up extra early and have these for breakfast! Delicious! I'm a morning person too - I feel so productive when I wake up early. xoxo
Nee says
Hi Catherine , loves the morning , relax with a cup of coffee and these cookies before the kids get up for breakfast . Thanks for sharing 🙂
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
I am such a morning person! They are my time to be by myself and enjoy a good cup of coffee! These cookies sound like they would make my mornings even better!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I adore oatmeal, and most especially in cookie form! These look super!
claudia lamascolo says
I am up at 4 everyday to blog and off to work another 12 hour day... hard to keep up these look like a great energy booster for me!