How to Make West Coast Trail Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you ever find yourself fortunate enough to hike the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, you’ll likely encounter some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. The lush rainforests, rugged coastline, and diverse wildlife make for a truly unforgettable experience. But if you’re looking for something to keep your energy up during those long days of hiking, then look no further than these West Coast Trail cookies.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • ⅓ cup flax seed meal
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped pumpkin seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 42 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, flax seed meal, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy; Stir in eggs and vanilla. Stir flour mixture into creamed butter mixture until dough is just combined. Fold oats, chocolate chips, cranberries, coconut, and pumpkin seeds into dough just until evenly combined.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls or drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart; press to flatten slightly.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until lightly golden at the edges, about 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    172 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 41mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 89mg