Trail Mix Cookies
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4.9
Trail Mix Cookies
Description
These Trail Mix Cookies are made by combining a brown sugar, avocado oil, and applesauce base with dry ingredients including flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Folding in peanuts, raisins, and sunflower seeds contributes a mix of crunchy and chewy elements typical of trail mix. Optional chocolate chips can be included for added sweetness and depth.
Baked at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, the cookies develop set edges while maintaining soft centers, creating a pleasing texture contrast. Cooling briefly on the baking sheet before transferring prevents breakage and aids in firming up.
The cookies serve well as portable snacks or lunchbox treats, offering a balance of sweet, nutty, and fruity flavors.
Storage recommendations include keeping the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerated for longer freshness. They can be frozen for up to three months using sheet freezing before transferring to containers to preserve shape and texture.
Ingredients
- ½ light brown sugar cup + 2 tablespoons, packed
- ⅓ cup avocado oil
- ⅓ cup applesauce unsweetened
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup peanuts halved
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, oil, and applesauce. In another bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Fold flour mixture into the sugar mixture just until combined. Fold in peanuts, raisins, sunflower seeds and chocolate chips, if using.
- Divide the dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls using a spring-loaded scoop. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookie edges have set but the center still looks soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months; freeze individually on a sheet before storing in bags or containers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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