Certainly! Get ready to embark on a delightful journey with these wholesome Oatmeal Trail Mix Cookies 🍪. Packed with oats, a medley of nuts, and just the right touch of sweetness, these treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re craving a sweet pick-me-up or preparing for a gathering with friends and family.
Oatmeal Trail Mix Cookies
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 60 cookies
- Calories per Serving: 125
- Cuisine: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie
- Course: Drop Cookies
- Difficulty: Easy
- Keyword: Grains, Kid Friendly, Sweet, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Butter |
| 1 | Margarine |
| 1 1/4 | Sugar |
| 2 | Dark Brown Sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 2/3 | Vanilla Extract |
| 1 | Flour |
| 1 | Cinnamon |
| 1 | Baking Soda |
| 1 | Baking Powder |
| 1 | Salt |
| 3 | Old-Fashioned Oats |
| 2 | Trail Mix |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly to golden perfection.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugars (both the regular sugar and the dark brown sugar), egg, and vanilla extract. Whip them up until they’re almost fluffy, creating a creamy, smooth base for your cookies.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, it’s time to work on the dry ingredients. Stir together the flour, finely chopped nuts (they should almost resemble a powder consistency), cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This mixture not only provides structure but also adds those wonderful flavors that make these cookies so irresistible.
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Mix Wet and Dry:
- Now, it’s time to bring everything together! Slowly add the dry ingredients mixture to your creamy wet ingredients, all while mixing continuously. This ensures that all the flavors and textures meld together beautifully.
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Incorporate Oats and Trail Mix:
- Once your cookie dough base is well combined, gently stir in the old-fashioned oats and the trail mix. This is where the magic happens! The oats add a hearty texture, while the trail mix brings in a burst of flavors and a satisfying crunch.
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Form Cookies:
- Using a scoop or a teaspoon, drop dollops of the cookie dough onto a hot stone or a slightly greased cookie sheet. Make sure to space them out evenly to allow room for spreading as they bake.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Slide your cookie-filled sheet into the preheated oven. Bake for 11-14 minutes, keeping an eye on them. The exact time will depend on the size of your cookies and your desired level of doneness. You’re looking for golden edges and a slightly set center.
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Cool and Enjoy:
- As soon as your cookies are done baking, remove them from the oven and transfer them to wire cooling racks. This helps them cool down and keeps the bottoms from getting too crispy. 😊
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Share the Joy:
- Once cooled, these Oatmeal Trail Mix Cookies are ready to be devoured! Whether you enjoy them with a glass of milk, pack them for a snack on the go, or share them with loved ones, they’re bound to bring smiles all around.
These cookies are not just delicious but also versatile! Feel free to customize them with your favorite nuts, dried fruits, or even a drizzle of chocolate if you’re feeling extra indulgent. Let your creativity shine as you bake up a batch of these delightful treats. 🌟
So go ahead, whip up a batch of these Oatmeal Trail Mix Cookies and watch them disappear in no time! A perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and irresistible flavors, they’re sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy every crunchy, chewy bite! 🍪✨
