15Sep2014Trail Mix Cookies907 Loaded with raisins, chocolate candies, chocolate chips, and rolled oats – your trail mix favorites in cookie form! I have to be completely honest with you, trail mix was definitely not my favorite snack as a kid. The real reason? There was not enough chocolate and raisins, and too much of the other stuff! I was the annoying one that would open the bag, pick the things out that I liked, and then put the bag back – haha! Real proud big sister moment right there. š I was the one in the family that didn’t like nuts. Yuck. Still don’t really, but I guess I’ll suffer through the crunchy nuts if the rest it is worth it to eat! Raisins though were ALWAYS my thing! Those little red boxes at recess didn’t stand a chance against me. The only problem was, they were usually never enough! I remember in high school sprinkling a ton of raisins in my maple oatmeal packet most mornings before school. And of course you’ve probably guess by now that it’s one of the boys’ favorite snacks, too! I love that they’re naturally sweet, without being loaded with tons of sugar. Nutritionally, California Raisins have zero fat, no cholestoral, no added sugar, plus they’re packed with 9% of your daily potassium and fiber and 6% of your daily iron. I love how inexpensive they are for a snack, according to the USDA raisins are the most affordable dried fruit. Plus, you have to love a snack with one ingredient listed on the box! Seriously, it’s a rare find these days unfortunately. All that in something the kids actually WANT to eat! I usually keep a box or two in my bag for a quick snack on the go. I have to say, the raisins are the highlight in these yummy Trail Mix Cookies! They really make a perfect lunch box treat or after school snack – just don’t be surprised when they don’t last very long in your cookie jar! Trail Mix Cookies makes 2 1/2 – 3 dozen cookies 1 cup flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup raisins 1 cup M&M’s 1 cup chocolate chips In a large bowl, mix together the flours, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter until creamy. Add in sugars, eggs, and vanilla and beat until well combined. Gradually add in dry mixture while beating on low until all ingredients are mixed well. With a wooden spoon, stir in raisins, M&M’s, and chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls on lined cookie sheets and bake at 350 for 9-12 minutes or until they are just starting to brown on the edges. Cool completely on wire racks and store in an airtight container. *Recipe adapted from Hodgson Mill. If you are a fellow raisin fanatic like I am, be sure to visit www.loveyourraisins.com for more information about California Raisins and be sure to follow them on Facebook as well – you can even sign up to receive a California Raisins prize pack (quantities limited, while supplies last). Here are some more of my favorite after school snacks: Lunchbox Smores Bars Sugar Free Honey Clove Applesauce Mini Dill Pickle Sandwiches Don’t miss another Mostly Homemade Mom recipe! Click here to have recipes delivered by email. Or, you can follow along via Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, or Google+ – I’d love to connect with you! {linking up!} I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. 907
Tonia@thegunnysack saysSeptember 16, 2014 at 12:11 pmI think everyone can relate to picking out what they love from the trail mix bag! š The cookies sound delicious!Reply
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Jocelyn saysOctober 16, 2014 at 8:35 pmI totally picked out what I liked from the trail mix bag! š These cookies look fabulous! So much goodness going on in them!Reply