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Easy Granola Cookies

Easy Granola Cookies
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Easy Granola Cookies are a wholesome and delicious snack made from simple pantry ingredients like oats, nuts, dried fruits, and natural sweeteners. These cookies offer the perfect balance of crunch and chewiness with customizable flavors, ideal for breakfast, snacks, or healthy desserts. Quick to prepare and kid-approved, they provide lasting energy and fiber in every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
  • ½ cup dried fruits (such as raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
  • Optional spices: ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup nut butter (e.g., peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg or 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water, for vegan option)

Optional Add-ins and Variations

  • ½ cup chocolate chips (dark or milk)
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ cup dried tropical fruits (pineapple, mango pieces)
  • Pumpkin seeds (for nut-free option)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and the egg or flax egg until smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, stir together oats, baking soda, salt, chopped nuts, dried fruits, and any optional spices until evenly distributed.
  4. Bring Wet and Dry Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined, forming a sticky dough.
  5. Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers look set but still soft. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix: Mixing ingredients just until combined keeps cookies tender, not tough.
  • Toast your nuts: Lightly roast nuts before adding to boost flavor and crunch.
  • Use fresh oats: Freshly opened oats blend better and taste fresher.
  • Check cookie size: Smaller cookies bake evenly and are perfect for snacking.
  • Cool completely: Solidifies cookies for best texture and prevents crumbling.

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