These trail mix cookies combine nuts, seeds, dried cherries, and chocolate chips for a wholesome, sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Trail Mix Cookies
These trail mix cookies combine nuts, seeds, dried cherries, and chocolate chips for a wholesome, sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- electric mixer
- Large-size bowl
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Small-size bowl
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 56 g nondairy butter
- 96 g raw sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 30 ml soy or other nondairy milk
- 120 g whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 60 g granola of choice
- 32 g roasted sunflower seeds
- 40 g dried tart cherries
- 44 g nondairy semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large-size bowl, cream together the nondairy butter and raw sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and soy milk.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granola, sunflower seeds, dried cherries, and chocolate chips.
- Stir until well combined.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions (about 2 tablespoons or 40 g each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each cookie with your hands, leaving 1 inch (2.
- 5 cm) between the cookies.
- Bake for 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
These cookies are perfect for a picnic or a healthy snack on the go.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light, fruity white wine like a Sauvignon Blanc to complement the sweetness of the chocolate and cherries.
Nutrition values
Calories: 200 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 10 g | Sugar: 10 g