Homemade Trail Mix Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
• Rolled oats: 1 cup (120g)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks / 227g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Eggs: 1 large
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Trail mix: 1 cup (150g) (use a mix that includes nuts, seeds, and dried fruit)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the trail mix.
7. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 230kcal
• Fat: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 33g
• Protein: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Chewy, soft, and packed with the flavors of trail mix
• Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or snacks
• Easy to customize with different trail mix combinations

User Comments:

• "These cookies are so delicious and satisfying! They're the perfect treat for my busy mornings."
• "I love the crunchiness of the oats and the sweetness of the fruit and nuts. They're also very filling."
• "I've been looking for a healthy and tasty cookie recipe, and this one is perfect! I'll definitely be making these again."
• "These cookies are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery."
• "I'm not usually a fan of cookies, but these ones are an exception. They're so soft and flavorful, I can't stop eating them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use softened butter, not melted butter.
• Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
• If you don't have trail mix, you can substitute a combination of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.