Oregon Trail Mix Cookies Recipe | The Sweetest Journey

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense and provide a similar crunch.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and adds richness.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can reduce sugar content, while raisins are cost-effective.

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flaxseeds. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the butter, sugar, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until well combined.

Add the egg and mix until combined.

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir just until combined.

Fold in the pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and almonds.

Spoon 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball, place on a parchment lined baking sheet, and gently flatten cookie. Repeat with the rest of the dough.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Let cookies cool in pan for 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

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