Monday, January 28, 2013

Trail Mix Cookies

This is the perfect cookie to take with you on a hike or include in your kids lunches. The inspiration for this cookie came from looking at different trail mix recipes and wanting something different. This is a sweet treat thats good for you too! You can see the yummy trail mix chunks in every bite. Enjoy!

 
(Makes 3-4 dozen cookies, based on your scoop size)
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 c honey
2 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 c sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup old fashion oatmeal (not quick cooking)
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup banana chips, coarsely chopped
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup raisins
1 cup white chocolate chips
Zest from 1/2 orange

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of a standing mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar and honey until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix to combine. Slowly add in the flour mixture. Add in the remaining ingredients and mix until just combined.
Using an ice cream scoop to get universal sized scoops, scoop onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool.

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