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Trail Mix Cookies

Laura Norris
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour I use Bob's Red Mill stone ground
  • 1 cup old-fashioned/rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil softened (not melted)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons natural unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup shelled and roasted pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  • Use a stand mixer or hand beaters to cream together the coconut oil, brown sugar, applesauce, and maple syrup for 2-4 minutes or until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed to combine.
  • Set the mixer speed to low and slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until well combined. Stir in the pumpkin seeds, raisins, and dark chocolate chips.
  • Chill the dough in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Use a scoop or large spoon to shape the dough into 16 balls. Place on the sheets with plenty of space in between each cookie.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes. Begin checking for doneness at 15 minutes. Less time will yield a chewier cookie, more time will yield a crispier cookie.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes and then move to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container for a few days or store in the freezer to keep for several months.

Notes

No coconut oil on hand? You can make these cookies with unsalted regular butter.