Apple-Caraway-Pecan Breakfast Cookies Recipe

Name: Apple-Caraway-Pecan Breakfast Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon flax seeds; 1/4 cup pecans; 1 1/ 2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup rye flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 eggs; 1 jar apple butter, or 4 medium apples, chunked and simmered with lemon juice and honey to taste until thick and jam-like

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon flax seeds
1/4 cup pecans
1 1/ 2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup rye flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon heavy cream
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 jar apple butter, or 4 medium apples, chunked and simmered with lemon juice and honey to taste until thick and jam-like

1
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Toast the caraway and flax seeds over high heat in a small saute pan (Do not leave them unattended! They go easily from toasted to burnt). They are ready when they are fragrant. Ground 1 teaspoon of each seed and place in a small bowl.
2
Toast the pecans until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Chop the pecans finely and add them to the ground seeds. If you wish, you could also add coarse sugar to this topping mixture. Set this aside.
3
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and the remaining un-ground seeds. Set aside.
4
In another large bowl, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter, cream and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, completely incorporating them.
5
Add the dry ingredients and continue to mix (on low) until just combined. Divide the dough into a two-inch log, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
6
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Line two large baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice 1/2-inch rounds off the log of dough. Roll or press flat each round to about 1/4-inch-thickness. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of apple butter onto one round. Top this filled round with another round. Pinch the dough together at the edges to completely seal in the filling. Transfer the filled cookie to the lined baking sheet. Repeat to fill the remaining rounds of dough.
7
Sprinkle the topping over each filled cookie. Lightly press down on them to make the topping stick.
8
Bake for 20 minutes, just until golden. Let cool completely on a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

823

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon flax seeds, 1/4 cup pecans, 1 1/ 2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Apple-Caraway-Pecan Breakfast Cookies Recipe falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!