These cookies are perfect to take along on a hike, picnic, or road trip. They are filled with a delicious blend of nuts, coconut, and dried fruit. The addition of molasses and orange zest adds a nice touch. I found the recipe here . I adapted it to my liking.
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- Zest of a medium sized orange
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 cup large flaked oatmeal
- 1 1/4 cups trail mix, you can purchase trail mix or make up your own favorite mix.
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling on top of cookies.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and mix.
- Stir in egg and orange zest until well blended.
- In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices, and oatmeal. Stir into creamed mixture.
- Add trail mix and stir until combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon sized balls of dough and place on parchment lined pans.
- Using the bottom of a glass dipped in coarse or granulated sugar, press down on each ball of cookie dough to flatten slightly. I sprinkled extra coarse sugar on top.
- Bake in a 375ยบ oven for 10 minutes. Don't over bake, you want soft and chewy cookies. If you want them more crisp bake them a few minutes longer.
- Yield: 28 cookies
Betty - these look delicious. I could eat one or two of those right now.
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