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    Home » Desserts » Cookies, Bars & Brownies » Everything Bagel Cookie

    Everything Bagel Cookie

    Feb 29, 2020 · by Valentina · 37 Comments

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    The Everything Bagel Cookie recipe might just be one of the most unique cookie recipes I've ever made. Not only are these cookies made with a homemade twist on the Everything but the Bagel seasoning mix, they're also everything you want in a cookie, including chocolate!Stack of 5 Everything Bagel Cookies

    I love Everything Bagels, and I wanted to somehow work them into a sweet cookie -- to enjoy this delicious seasoning blend in a different, but equally tasty way.

    You might be thinking The Everything Bagel Cookie recipe is similar to a Kitchen Sink Cookie recipe. You know, the cookies you throw everything into (M & M's, oats, raisins, nuts, etc.)?

    Think again.

    Think the Everything Bagel in the form of a cookie, BUT . . . .

    Think the Everything Bagel without the garlic and onion.

    ball of raw chocolate chip cookie dough in bowl with everything bagel seasonings

    Think Everything Bagel without the garlic and onion meets a chocolate chip cookie.

    If you're skeptical, I get it -- so was I. Don't be. Trust me.

    The first time I made these, when I pulled them out of the oven, I thought either they'd be brilliant -- or -- they'd be too weird (for lack of a better word).

    raw Everything Bagel Cookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper

    Fortunately, they were brilliant, and I loved them. I mean, really, really loved them. They're definitely one of the most unique cookie recipes I've made -- and one of the best!

    Now they're one of my go-to fun cookies.

    What's is an Everything but the Bagel Seasoning Mix

    Unlike curry blends, which seem to have dozens of variations -- the Everything but the Bagel Seasoning Mix doesn't vary too much from recipe to recipe, or bagel to bagel.

    Typically the Everything Bagel Seasoning Mix includes: poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion, garlic and salt. I've also had many Everything bagels that include caraway seeds.

    baked Everything Bagel Cookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper

    My Everything Bagel Cookie Mix includes:

    • poppy seeds
    • sesame seeds
    • brown sugar
    • salt

    I left out the onion and garlic, and added chocolate and brown sugar. (Not a bad trade!)

    several Everything bagel cookies on a white plateYou can use black or white sesame seeds.

    What are the other ingredients?

    • olive oil
    • brown sugar
    • vanilla
    • egg
    • all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt
    • hazelnuts
    • semisweet chocolate

    stack of a few Everything Bagel Cookies with one broken in half

    And when I say, "they're everything you want in a cookie," it's because they're sweet, salty, chewy, crisp, and so-over-the-top delicious!

    I really hope you try my Everything Bagel Cooke recipe and love it!

    stack of a few Everything Bagel Cookies with one broken in half

    The Everything Bagel Cookie Recipe

    Valentina K. Wein
    Not only are these cookies made with a homemade Everything Bagel seasoning mix, they're also everything you want in a cookie!
    *The active work time is less than 1 hour -- the 6 hours in the prep time is refrigeration time.
    *Makes about 3½ dozen, depending on the size of the cookies. (See recipe instruction no. 4)
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Refrigeration 6 hours hrs
    Total Time 6 hours hrs 42 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20
    Calories 285 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 1½ cups golden brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 large egg, lightly blended
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ cup hazelnuts, toasted, peeled, finely chopped
    • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks or chips

    For the coating

    • 2½ tablespoons poppy seeds
    • 2½ tablespoons black or white sesame seeds
    • 2 teaspoon Fleur de Sel (or other salt)
    • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons golden brown sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Make the batter.Add the olive oil, sugar, vanilla, salt and egg to a large mixing bowl. Mix everything together until it's smooth. Add the flour and baking soda and mix just until you no longer still see dry spots. (Do not over mix!) Fold in the hazelnuts and chocolate chunks or chips.
    • Shape the cookies. Shape the cookie dough into balls, about 1 generous tablespoon each. Place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet as you go. (They can be close together and should all fit on one sheet.) Set aside.

    For the coating

    • Make the Everything mix. Add the poppy seeds, sesame seeds, salt and sugar to a small bowl. Mix until everything is evenly blended.
    • Coat cookies with the Everything mix. Now roll each prepared ball of dough into this mixture, coating it on all sides -- you don't want to see the dough when you're done. As you coat them, place each one back onto the same parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Refrigerate. Wrap the baking sheet tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, and ideally overnight.
    • Set the oven and prepare another baking sheet. Then preheat the oven to 350°F, and line another baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Bake. Once the oven is preheated, remove the other baking sheet from the refrigerator. With about 2-inches between them, add the coated dough balls to the new parchment-lined baking sheet.
      Bake in the preheated 350°F oven just until the cookies are no longer doughy and edges are slightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Repeat until you've baked all of the cookies.
    • Cool. Let them sit on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes, then let them cool on a baking rack.

    NOTES

    Calorie count is only an estimate.

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 285kcal
    Keywords cookies for a party, cookies with spices, unique cookie recipes
    Have you tried this recipe?I'd love to see it on Instagram! Tag me at @cookingontheweekends or leave a comment & rating below.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. David

      December 08, 2014 at 3:48 pm

      What an incredibly fun idea! Maybe you should have shaped them like little bagels, too! 🙂 xo

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 08, 2014 at 9:23 pm

        Excellent idea, David! xo

        Reply
    2. Deb|EastofEdenCooking

      December 09, 2014 at 10:39 am

      Many desserts during the holiday are just too sweet. The Everything Cookie sounds like the perfect antidote to all the over indulgence!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 09, 2014 at 12:05 pm

        I'm thinking it's the perfect antidote to everything! 😉

        Reply
    3. Sippitysup

      December 09, 2014 at 6:42 pm

      Go ahead and throw in a little garlic and onion. GREG

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 09, 2014 at 10:04 pm

        Don't think I didn't think about it. 😉 xo

        Reply
    4. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

      December 10, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      I agree with Greg!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 10, 2014 at 9:57 pm

        Dorothy, all great minds think alike! 🙂 xo

        Reply
    5. Jacque Hastert

      December 03, 2018 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      These sound fantastic! I also agree with Greg 😉

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 05, 2018 at 12:08 am

        Wow! Okay, maybe I try it next time. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Alina | Cooking Journey Blog

      December 03, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      Everything good mixed in the cookie, love the idea!

      Reply
    7. Tayler Ross

      December 03, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great idea! I am totally obsessed with everything bagel seasoning!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 05, 2018 at 12:09 am

        I hope you try these Tayler! You might just love them!

        Reply
    8. Krissy Allori

      December 03, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      I gotta admit, you win the prize for most unique recipe! I love the everything bagel flavor!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 05, 2018 at 12:09 am

        Why thank you! I'll take the win. 😉 I hope you try them and are surprise at how yummy they are.

        Reply
    9. Tisha

      December 03, 2018 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      Love the mixture of the seasoning!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 05, 2018 at 12:09 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    10. David @ Spiced

      March 02, 2020 at 4:53 am

      5 stars
      Interesting! You're right in saying that my gut instinct is to be a little skeptical. Everything bagel seasonings plus chocolate chip cookies? Sounds a little odd. But I trust you, Valentina, and if you say these are good, then I need to try them myself! I do love everything bagels, and who can say no to a good chocolate chip cookie!? Very fun recipe idea!

      Reply
      • valentina

        March 02, 2020 at 7:58 am

        Thanks for trusting me, David. 😀 I hope you like them! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    11. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      March 02, 2020 at 4:54 am

      5 stars
      Wow! What a unique idea. I'm glad you left the garlic and onion out...that just doesn't sound right in a sweet dish. What a fun way to experiment in the kitchen and even more fun when they turn out fabulous! 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        March 02, 2020 at 7:58 am

        Thanks so much, Kathy! Yes, happy they're sans garlic and onion. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    12. Marissa

      March 02, 2020 at 9:17 am

      5 stars
      I am intrigued by this flavor combo, Valentina! I do love savory / sweet combinations, so I'm sure I'd love these.

      Reply
      • valentina

        March 02, 2020 at 6:49 pm

        Thank you, Marissa! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    13. Ron

      March 02, 2020 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      A brilliant combination of flavors and a fine contrast in sweet and savory. I also think they would make a fun mimi bagel.

      Reply
      • valentina

        March 02, 2020 at 6:49 pm

        They would be cute little mini bagels. 🙂 Thanks, Ron! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    14. David Scott Allen

      March 02, 2020 at 9:41 am

      I know I commented in 2014, but think of all the other seeds that you could add to the topping! Millet, chia, barrel cactus... the sky is the limit! And you had me at: “without the garlic and onion.” Even before I was allergic to garlic, I found granulated garlic to be the vilest of flavors! Yet I loved fresh garlic. I find the granulated tastes metallic and leaves a bad aftertaste.

      Reply
      • valentina

        March 02, 2020 at 6:52 pm

        David, you're very kind to revisit my recipes that I'm placing up front again. I appreciate it. Do you know, I seriously think of you when I create a recipe and don't add garlic? I think, "oh, David will like this one." Really. 😀 ~Valentina

        Reply
    15. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      March 03, 2020 at 4:00 am

      5 stars
      I seriously love the idea of an everything cookie, Valentina! Those seeds must add such a lovely texture and flavour! Would love to give these a go and I'm sure hubby would enjoy them too! Can't wait to try 🙂 Have a wonderful week ahead!

      Reply
      • valentina

        March 04, 2020 at 11:43 am

        Thanks, Dawn. Hope you both love them! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    16. Liz

      March 03, 2020 at 4:50 am

      5 stars
      LOL, I was a bit worried that these cookies had garlic and onion! But instead, they're delicious and unique instead of crazy 😉

      Reply
      • valentina

        March 04, 2020 at 11:44 am

        Ha! Thanks, Liz! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    17. Jeff the Chef

      March 03, 2020 at 6:08 pm

      I have to say, this is really, really clever. Everything bagles are one of the very few foods that I won't eat. Can't say why, it just seems wrong to me. So I'm not sure what I think of the same thing in a cookie, but who knows? Maybe in a sweet context, I'd find myself liking it!

      Reply
      • valentina

        March 04, 2020 at 11:44 am

        You never know. 😉 Thanks for checking them out, Jeff. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    18. John / Kitchen Riffs

      March 04, 2020 at 8:05 am

      This is SO cool -- really creative recipe. Fun stuff -- thanks.

      Reply
      • valentina

        March 04, 2020 at 11:48 am

        Thanks, John! 😀 ~Valentina

        Reply
    19. Stefanie

      January 28, 2024 at 9:54 am

      Did you ever consider/try doing a cream cheese cookie dough here, to further work the bagel theme? I'm wondering how to incorporate that since this is an olive oil dough... any thoughts?

      Can't wait to try these!

      Reply
      • Valentina

        January 29, 2024 at 1:50 pm

        I love this idea, Stefanie! Since I haven't tested the recipe this way, I'm exactly certain -- but, I think you could just add about 1/4 cup of cream cheese to the batter the way it is. Another idea would be to make them into sandwich cookies, with the center being a spread of sweetened cream cheese (sweetened with powdered sugar). They'd have to be served right away, or frozen. I will experiment with this at some point and let you know -- and if you try variations of it, we'd love to hear how it goes. Thanks so much for visiting my site and checking out the reipces. Hope you love it! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

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