Best 5 Homemade Trail Mix Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing trail mix cookies, a delectable treat that harmoniously blends the wholesome goodness of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, enveloped in a soft and chewy cookie embrace. This delectable confection offers three enticing variations, catering to every palate's unique desires.

The Classic Trail Mix Cookie is a timeless favorite, featuring a vibrant medley of raisins, chocolate chips, peanuts, and oats, promising a burst of nutty, fruity, and chocolaty goodness in every bite. For those seeking a more sophisticated flavor profile, the Tropical Trail Mix Cookie beckons with its exotic blend of dried pineapple, mango, macadamia nuts, and coconut, evoking the allure of a tropical paradise.

If you crave a cookie with a distinctly nutty flavor, the Nutty Trail Mix Cookie is your perfect match. This irresistible delight combines pecans, walnuts, almonds, and sunflower seeds, creating a symphony of nutty textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

Regardless of your taste preferences, our trail mix cookie trio promises an unforgettable culinary experience, transforming every bite into a celebration of flavors and textures. Get ready to embark on a delightful journey as we delve into the recipes and uncover the secrets behind these delectable creations.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX COOKIES



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Great comfort cookie loaded with homemade trail mix. Using a bulk or pre-made trail mix is a good way to save time.

Provided by Dandan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 124.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 108 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

TRAIL MIX COOKIES



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I was determined to make a tasty, guilt-free cookie and I am very pleased with how these turned out. They're not very sweet but have a subtle flavor of applesauce and cinnamon mixed in with chocolate chips, nuts, and dried cranberries.

Provided by dancer7889

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Cranberry

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup applesauce
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 egg whites
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ¼ cups quick cooking oats
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Beat applesauce, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat egg whites until they are frothy and begin to firm up. Fold egg whites into applesauce mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Fold into the egg mixture. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, walnuts, and cranberries. Drop by heaping teaspoons on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies in preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove immediately to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 71.8 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

TRAIL MIX COOKIES



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Energizing trail mix is really easy to eat when it's baked inside cookies!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups M&M's® chocolate candies
1 cup peanuts
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Beat sugars, peanut butter, butter, shortening, vanilla and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, oats, baking powder and baking soda thoroughly. Stir in candies, peanuts and raisins.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly with fork.
  • Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving

TRAIL MIX COOKIES



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Make and share this Trail Mix Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup shortening or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup chopped dried apricot
1 cup slivered almonds
3/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup flax seed
1/4 cup sesame seeds
3/4 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Cream the shortening, brown sugar, honey and eggs together.
  • Combine the flour, wheat germ, baking soda and salt.
  • Add to the creamed mixture gradually and beat until blended.
  • Stir in the oats, fruits, nuts, seeds and chocolate chips.
  • Mix well.
  • Drop dough by heaping tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet, then transfer cookies to a rack and cool completely.

OATMEAL TRAIL MIX COOKIES



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Make and share this Oatmeal Trail Mix Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Some1sGrandma

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h15m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 2/3 cups flour
1 cup very finely chopped nuts (I use brazil nuts)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups trail mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until almost fluffy.
  • In another bowl stir together flour, very finely chopped (should almost resemble powder) nuts, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Slowly add your powdered ingredients to your creamed ingredients while mixing.
  • Mix well.
  • Now stir in the oats and trail mix.
  • Drop by scoop or teaspoon onto hot stone or slightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 11-14 minutes depending on cookie size.
  • Remove cookies from baking sheet or stone right away and transfer to cooling racks.

Tips:

  • Opt for high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a food processor to quickly and finely chop the nuts and seeds.
  • If you don't have a food processor, finely chop the nuts and seeds with a sharp knife.
  • Don't overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to help the flavors develop.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before enjoying.

Conclusion:

These trail mix cookies are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. They are packed with flavor and nutrition, making them a great snack or dessert. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy recipe or a more decadent treat, these cookies are sure to satisfy. They are also customizable, so you can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. So next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy snack, give these trail mix cookies a try!

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