Homemade Trail Mix Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups trail mix, chopped
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla, eggs, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir in the flour and mix until just blended.
3. Stir in the trail mix and chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Trail mix is a combination of dried fruit, nuts and seeds, and sometimes chocolate, which makes it a great source of energy.
• Homemade trail mix cookies are a great way to get your daily servings of whole grains, fiber, and healthy fats.
• You can customize your trail mix cookies with whatever nuts, seeds, or dried fruit you like.