Best 13 Trail Mix Cookies Recipes

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When hunger strikes while you’re on an adventure, there’s nothing better than grabbing a handful of trail mix to refuel. But what if you could enjoy the flavors of your favorite trail mix in a delicious cookie? With the right recipe, you can create a chewy, flavorful trail mix cookie that’s perfect for packing in your lunch or snacking on at home. In this article, we’ll provide you with the ultimate guide to making trail mix cookies, including a variety of recipes that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

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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These cookies are inspired by the most trusted human energy source: trail mix. They're crammed with toasted nuts, dried fruit, hearty oats, and chocolate.

Provided by Sohla El-Waylly

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dessert     snack     Cookies     Oat     Nut     Seed     Dried Fruit     Chocolate     Granola     Bake     Vegetarian     Soy Free     Kid-Friendly     Healthy

Yield Makes 12 (3") cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1½ cups assorted raw nuts and seeds
½ cup (60 g) old-fashioned oats
1 large egg
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup (packed; 50 g) dark brown sugar
2 Tbsp. (25 g) granulated sugar
1½ tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. baking soda
¾ cup assorted dried fruit (cut into ½" pieces if large)
¾ cup chopped bittersweetchocolate bars or chips or disks
½ cup (63 g) all-purpose flour
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Toast nuts and seeds and oats on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix egg, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; let sit until nuts are cool (this will make for a chewier cookie).
  • Add dried fruit and chocolate to nut mixture; toss to combine. Give egg mixture a good stir, then stir in flour. Mix in nut mixture, smashing it against the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, until combined and mix-ins are evenly coated in dough. (It will look like too many mix-ins, but dough will come together as it chills.) Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.
  • Reheat oven to 350°F. Using a ⅓-cup measure or #16 cookie scoop, portion out dough, packing firmly, to make 12 cookies. Divide between 2 parchment-lined baking sheets as you go. Using measuring cup or your hand, press cookies into 2½"-diameter disks about ¾" thick; sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Bake cookies, rotating baking sheets top to bottom and front to back once, until golden brown and no longer wet-looking, 11-13 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets.
  • Do Ahead: Cookies can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

OATMEAL - TRAIL MIX COOKIES (BREAKFAST-TO-GO)



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These cookies are great for picnics, hiking or breakfast on the go! Original recipe from The Gourmet Cookbook, however I've made a few changes.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (dissolved in 1 tablespoon warm water)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or M & Ms)
1/3 cup pecan nuts (peanuts can be substituted)
1/2 cup raisins (or craisins)

Steps:

  • Place rack in middle of oven and preheat to 375 degrees.
  • Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper (or grease sheets).
  • With mixer, beat together butter, shortening, and sugars in a large bowl until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Beat in egg, baking soda mixture, flour, salt and vanilla until just combined.
  • Stir in oats, coconut, chocolate chips, nuts and raisins until well combined.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 4 inches apart onto baking sheets. With a fork flatten and spread each mound into a 3-inch round.
  • Bake cookies, in batches, until golden, approximately10-12 minutes per batch.
  • Transfer to rack to cool.
  • Cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

TRAIL MIX COOKIES



Trail Mix Cookies image

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.

SUPER CHUNKY TRAIL MIX COOKIES (WHITE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR)



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These cookies are loaded full of the good stuff! For a different flavor, try honey-roasted roasted peanuts instead of regular dry-roasted peanuts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ white whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups candy-coated chocolate candies
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat sugars, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Stir in flour, oats, baking powder and baking soda until well blended. Stir in candies, peanuts and raisins.
  • On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart; flatten slightly with bottom of drinking glass.
  • Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely; store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Cookie

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

CHUNKY TRAIL MIX BREAKFAST COOKIES



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This is a modified version of a recipe I found on the King Arthur Flour site. I get asked for this recipe every time I share them with someone. I love to make a big batch and freeze them for later. They thaw well in the microwave for about 30 seconds and go great with a latte or cup of strong coffee in the morning (though my husband will tell you they are great any time of day!). If you don't like my "add-ins" you can substitute your choice of dried fruit, chips, oats and nuts (a total of 4 1/2 cups). Enjoy!

Provided by wild flour

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 24 big cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
1/3 cup non-fat powdered milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup golden raisin

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Spray two baking sheets with nonstick pan spray.
  • In the bowl of your mixer combine the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Beat on medium high speed until lightened and fluffy.
  • Add in the eggs and liquid milk, mix until well combined. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl once or twice.
  • On low speed mix in the flour, dried milk, cinnamon and salt. Mix until the dough is cohesive. Add last 6 ingredients until combined.
  • Use a 1/4 cup to measure out batter. Place 2 inches apart, slightly flattening each mound. This recipe contains no leaveners, so the cookies will only spread and rise slightly.
  • Bake the cookies for 18-20 minutes, until lightly browned. Do not over-bake or the cookies will be dry and crumbly. Cool on cookie sheets for 5-8 minutes. Move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

GLUTEN-FREE TRAIL MIX CRISP COOKIES



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This recipe was born out of necessity to use up the leftover nuts and dried fruits in my pantry. The crisp of the cookie is satisfying and goes well with a nice cup of tea at the end of a long day. I have used the end of a bag of trail mix to make them before and it worked out perfectly. Experiment and add whatever you like!

Provided by Michelle2s

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg
1 tablespoon coconut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup gluten-free all purpose baking flour
⅓ cup trail mix
2 tablespoons tapioca starch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 pinch ground ginger, or to taste
1 pinch ground cloves, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and lightly oil the paper.
  • Whisk egg, coconut butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; add sugar and whisk until light and fluffy. Stir flour, trail mix, tapioca starch, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves into egg mixture until evenly-mixed. Drop dough by the teaspoonful 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned around the edges, 7 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet until crisped, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 64.5 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

PEANUT BUTTER TRAIL MIX COOKIES



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I love peanut butter, oatmeal, and bananas--put the three together with my favorite trail mix and it's the perfect cookie! These are hearty enough to have for breakfast, which is how I like to eat them, along with a cup of hot chai tea. YUM! I adapted this recipe from the one in "Cookies! A Cookie Lover's Collection" cookbook--their recipe was a little too crumbly.

Provided by Annz Recipez

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 55m

Yield 30 cookies, 30-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 banana, mashed
1 egg white
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup white flour
2 tablespoons flax seed meal (optional(adds fiber and omega 3s)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups uncooked old-fashioned oatmeal
1 cup trail mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Add peanut butter and blend well.
  • Mix in egg white, banana and vanilla.
  • Add flours, flax seed meal, baking powder and salt and stir until well mixed.
  • Add oatmeal and stir until soft dough forms.
  • If the trail mix has large chunks (like dried pineapple), cut into smaller chunks, then measure to make 1 cup.
  • Stir trail mix into the batter.
  • You can either drop the dough by heaping teaspoonsful onto the cookie sheet (sprayed with cooking spray) or shape the batter a litte into flattened balls of dough. I like to shape them a bit.
  • Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 - 12 minutes or until set.

HEARTY TRAIL MIX COOKIES - JAR MIX



Hearty Trail Mix Cookies - Jar Mix image

Another cookie jar mix posted by request. I have not yet made this recipe. Times are guesstimates for preparing the jar mix. This recipe originates from the "Gifts for the Cookie Jar" cookbook.

Provided by Ducky

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 5m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup M&M's plain chocolate candy
1 egg
6 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • *Jar Mix Instructions*.
  • In 1-quart jar, pack brown sugar on bottom and level.
  • Pour sugar in jar and level.
  • Pour oats in jar and level.
  • In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda, mixing well.
  • Spoon flour mixture into jar and level.
  • Sprinkle in raisins, leveling as necessary.
  • Sprinkle coconut over raisins and level.
  • Sprinkle M&M's and place lid on jar.
  • *Preparation Instructions*.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Empty jar contents into large bowl.
  • Add egg and butter.
  • Beat on low speed to blend.
  • Drop heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10- 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 28.8, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 7.5, Protein 1.2

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



Trail Mix Cookies image

Loaded with peanut butter, oats and raisins, Trail Mix Cookies make a satisfying, anytime snack.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 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 old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups candy-coated chocolate candies
1 cup peanuts
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat sugars, peanut butter, butter, shortening, vanilla and eggs 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.
  • On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart; flatten slightly with fork.
  • Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of different nuts and seeds for a more flavorful and texturally interesting cookie.
  • If you don't have any trail mix on hand, you can easily make your own by combining your favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.
  • Be sure to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them to keep their shape and texture.

Conclusion:

Trail mix cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover trail mix. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find a recipe that you love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or dessert, give trail mix cookies a try.

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