Trail Mix Cookies

This is just a fun twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. My friend and I made them last night and they turned out both colorful and delicious. When our guys came home, they scarfed several cookies on the spot! The cookies are loaded with lots of protein goodness from all the nuts in the trail mix, so that's a bonus. And they could be a fun treat to bring on a hiking trip with the family. Otherwise, there isn't much else to say except: mmmm.....cookies......

Trail Mix Cookies

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

3-4 cups of trail mix (the trail mix I used was just a combination of: almonds, cashews, peanuts, raisins, and M&Ms)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.

Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Gradually beat in flour mixture and then stir in trail mix. 

Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.