Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2009

This is my newest FAVORITE! I started feeding my husband "breakfast" cookies last month... and just this week got around to trying this recipe. Simply Awesome. Only changes: Added nutmeg and upped the cinnamon and I substituted 1 cup dried cranberries for the raisins which I soaked for 10 minutes before adding.

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Atari

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2009

I brought a few to work and receive continual requests for more! Healthy and filling while still tasting like a treat!

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Esther A.

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009

I agree that these cookies taste good...but they are in NO way a better alternative to pastries or doughnuts! They are good, just don't think they are a healthy option. Sorry.

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Joey

Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2009

Love these cookies! I had been looking for an alternative to purchased breakfast cookies (which I love). So I tried these, this is the 2nd time I've made them. This time I substituted a container of plain lowfat yogurt for the butter (last time I tried applesauce and they were too dry). I also baked them a little less so they would stay a bit moister. Added extra raisins and chocolate chips, and a little handful of coconut. They are awesome!

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RYERSAE

Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2009

Yes, I changed this up a bit. But, they were delicious! And, in spite of my forgetting to add the water, they still came out perfectly, I don't think I'll add it the next time I make them. I followed the others advice--substituted 1/2 cup of honey for 1/2 of the brown sugar (this will also keep them a bit softer over the next couple of days) and I changed the raisins for chocolate chips, since only one of my three kids likes raisins. I didn't have wheat germ, so I just didn't worry about it. Plus, I like the idea of substituting some rice krispies for 1 cup of the oatmeal, so we did that. Yummy! My 4-year-old is polishing off hers right now, and I really enjoyed one with coffee. Oh, and I came up with 30 cookies, which is good for us since I don't like to have so many calories in one serving. (I think the original recipe assumes 2 cookies per serving, which may be fine for my tween boys who can consume many calories and still be thin as rails, but not for me or my hubby!) Try em, and don't be afraid to mix them up a bit!

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BABYDANE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Temecula, California, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2009

My husband loves to take breakfast to work vs. eating it at home because he gets up so early so I try to get creative. These "cookies" are great. They came out very moist and freeze well. Like others, I modified the recipe a bit. I cut the recipe in half and used 1/2 c. of brown sugar and 2 Tbsp. of honey. I used whole milk vs. water and 1 c. of all purpose flour. I also used 3/4 c. of oats and 1/2 c. of grape nuts instead of wheat germ. I also added 1/2 c. of chopped peanuts along with the raisins. They baked up very nice and smelled great coming out of the oven.

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Jillian

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2009

My husband has high cholesterol so I had to tinker with this recipe to suit his needs. I used smart balance oil and applesauce instead of butter. I used egg substitute instead of eggs. I also used Smucker's organic peanut butter which is lower in sat fat. Husband doesn't like raisins, I used 1 cup of walnuts instead. Oh and instead of wheat germ we used milled flaxseed which is very high in omega 3. Cookies turned out flavorful and filling. Thank you for the basic recipe.

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Landy's Nana

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2009

Great and filling breakfast cookie! I did use buttermilk instead of the water. I also used half raisins and half chopped dates. Because of what I had in my pantry - I used half peanut butter and half sunflower seed butter. I also ran out of oatmeal and only used 3 cups. Both not by choice....but the cookies came out great anyway!!!!! Thanks a bunch!!! I look forward to also crumbling a couple of these cookies in a bowl of vanilla yogurt, as well!!!

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Menwith Hill'er Back Home !!

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2009

Really pretty good. I made two changes...instead of wheat germ I added whey protein powder and instead of 1cup raisins I chopped up a granny smith apple into little pieces which was about 3/4cup and topped off with raisins. I might form them into more of a bar next time and not call them cookies...they don't earn the name cookie but are definately a satisfying healthy snack and I will make them again.

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Holly

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2009

These cookies are THE best. I make them as the recipe reads except use chocolate chips instead of raisins. It makes up 24 good sized cookies. My toddler, kids, husband and parents love them!

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