Trail Mix cookies

I stumbled upon this gem of a recipe in my Papa’s cookbook (seriously, this thing is so thick it could serve as a doorstop or a makeshift shield in a kitchen battle). Originally, it was supposed to be cherry cookies, but I performed a culinary transformation and turned it into trail mix cookies—they’ve become the culinary equivalent of a standing ovation at family gatherings, with rave reviews from taste testers who’ve gone a little overboard. The delightful explosion of flavours and textures is so good, it might just inspire a dance party in your mouth, combining the sweet charm of dried fruits with the crunchy sass of nuts. Without further ado, let’s dive headfirst into the bowl. (Get it? Haha, bowl! I mean, who needs a pan when mixing is our main event… okay, okay, not my best joke, but I’m rolling with it!) So, without further babbling, here’s the recipe that has wormed its way into my heart and become a staple in my kitchen—perfect for snacking, dessert, or just convincing yourself that you’re being productive in the kitchen!

Trail Mix Cookies

These trail mix cookies are my playful take on cherry cookies. They have a short bread base with all the goodie that make trail mix so tasty, nuts, chocolate chips and fruit, in the case, maraschino cherries plus the addition cherry juice to ramp up the sweetness. With every bite, these cookies with envelop your taste buds like the most delightful firework show.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 24 Cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 154

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup butter at room temperature
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups flour
• 1 tablespoon cherry juice
• ¾ cup chopped maraschino cherries
• ¼ cup chopped nuts any will do; however, peanuts give them a strong peanut flavour
• ⅓ cup chocolate chips any variety will work

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Paring knife
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet
• Cooling rack (optional)

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until creamy.
3. Add the vanilla extract and cherry juice.
4. Slowly add in the flour mixing well between each addition.
5. Fold in the cherries, nuts, and chocolate chips.
6. Place tablespoon-sized balls on a greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
8. Cool for 5 minutes on the pan; if you have one, place it on a cooling rack for 15 minutes to cool completely.

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