How to Make Homemade Trail Mix Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade Trail Mix Cookies are a delightful treat that is perfect for snacking on the go or enjoying at home with a hot cup of tea or coffee. These cookies are a fun twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, incorporating a mix of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits to create a delicious and nutritious treat.

One of the best things about making your own trail mix cookies is that you have the freedom to customize them to your liking. You can choose your favorite nuts and seeds, such as alm...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup almonds
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup shelled roasted peanuts
  • ¼ cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix almonds, cranberries, peanuts, and candy pieces together to make trail mix.
  • Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat in butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer or wooden spoon until dough is thoroughly combined. Fold in trail mix.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and bottoms of cookies are golden brown, about 8 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  • Nutrition

    124 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 108mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 55mg