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Trail Mix Cookies: 100 Party Crowd Pleasers

Trail Mix Cookies

These Trail Mix Cookies are a delightful party treat! They’re packed with crunchy, chewy, and sweet flavors, making them a guaranteed hit with guests of all ages. Chloe from Finding My Sunday Flavor shares this recipe, bringing her joyful approach to everyday cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 cup dried fruit (like raisins or cranberries)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats, chopped nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
  • Feel free to customize the nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate chips to your liking!
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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