Description
These Trail Mix Oatmeal Cookies are chewy, hearty, and packed with the goodness of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. They make a perfect healthy snack or dessert option.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Additional Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup trail mix (mixed nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate chips)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in oats, trail mix, and shredded coconut if using.
- Bake: Drop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Customize your trail mix with your favorite ingredients for a personal touch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
