Trail Mix Cookies Recipe

Name: Trail Mix Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 grams (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 200 grams (1 c.) granulated sugar; 200 grams (3/4 c. packed) dark brown sugar; 1 large egg; 2 grams (1/2 t.) vanilla extract; 225 grams (1 ? c.) unbleached, all-purpose flour; 2 grams (1/2 t.) baking powder; 1.5 grams (1/4 t.) baking soda; 4 grams (1 t.) kosher salt; 2 grams (1 t.) ground cinnamon; 1 gram (1/2 t.) freshly ground nutmeg; 150 grams (3/4 c.) bittersweet chocolate chips/chunks; 1/2 cups toasted, chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts...what's your pleasure?); 1/2 cups unsweetened, dried cherries; 1/2 cups dried apricots, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

225 grams (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
200 grams (1 c.) granulated sugar
200 grams (3/4 c. packed) dark brown sugar
1 large egg
2 grams (1/2 t.) vanilla extract
225 grams (1 ? c.) unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 grams (1/2 t.) baking powder
1.5 grams (1/4 t.) baking soda
4 grams (1 t.) kosher salt
2 grams (1 t.) ground cinnamon
1 gram (1/2 t.) freshly ground nutmeg
150 grams (3/4 c.) bittersweet chocolate chips/chunks
1/2 cups toasted, chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts...what's your pleasure?)
1/2 cups unsweetened, dried cherries
1/2 cups dried apricots, coarsely chopped

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["Preheat the oven to 350? and arrange the racks to the upper and lower-third positions. Prepare two sheet pans by lining with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix together your flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Combine the nuts, apricots, chocolate, oats and cranberries, in a separate bowl.", "Combine both them and the apricots with the chocolate, oats and cranberries, in a separate bowl.", "In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars on medium speed for 2 - 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl well, with a rubber spatula. Add the egg and vanilla, and beat on medium for another 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl again. With the mixer on its lowest speed, add the dry ingredients and mix just until the dough comes together, about 30 seconds.", "Detach the bowl from the mixer and, using a rubber spatula, fold in the mix-ins while giving the bowl a final scrape/mix. Using a #16 portion scoop (or a ? c. measure), portion out the dough onto the prepared sheet pans, spacing them at least 1"" apart from each other.", "Bake the cookies for 12 - 15 minutes, rotating the pans' positions halfway through. The cookies should be set around the edges, but still underdone in the middle. Do not wait until they look fully baked to pull them. Cool the cookies completely on the sheet pans before serving or storing in an airtight container for storage. At room temperature, cookies will keep fresh for 5 days; in the freezer, they will keep for 1 month"]

1235

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

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.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 grams (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, 200 grams (1 c.) granulated sugar, 200 grams (3/4 c. packed) dark brown sugar, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Trail Mix Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts 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!

Trail Mix Cookies

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