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Double Chocolate Breakfast Cookies with Zing

Start your day with these rich, zesty Double Chocolate Breakfast Cookies with a delightful crunch and a refreshing citrus twist.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast, Chocolate, Citrus, Cookies, Easy, Quick
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated citrus zest grapefruit zest recommended
  • 1/2 cup cold-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup Cheerios
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed dark brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  • Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and glossy.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remain.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Gently fold in the freshly grated grapefruit zest, cold-fashioned oats, Cheerios, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Drop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly soft.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer or sturdy whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Zester or microplane
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat
  • Cooling Rack

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, replace unsalted butter with coconut oil.
  • Use maple syrup or honey instead of granulated sugar for natural sweetness.
  • Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls on a baking sheet, then bake directly from frozen, adding extra baking time.
  • Swap grapefruit zest with lemon or orange zest for different citrus flavors.
  • To make cookies softer, underbake by 1-2 minutes or add extra brown sugar or milk.