Cranberry Trail Mix Cookie

 
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Cranberry Trail Mix Cookie

Ingredients
8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 ounces brown sugar
6 ounces granulated sugar
2 ounces maple syrup
2 eggs
11⁄2 teaspon vanilla extract
13 ounces all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces (11⁄2 cups) orange nut granola
4 ounces chopped walnuts, roughly chopped
4 ounces chopped pecans, roughly chopped
4 ounces chopped almonds, roughly chopped
4 ounces rolled oats
4 ounces dried cranberries
6 ounces raisins
6 ounces dark chocolate, roughly chopped
6 ounces milk chocolate, roughly chopped


Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Add the butter, sugar and syrup to the mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until combined.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure it is thoroughly mixed in.
4. Add the vanilla and mix in well.
5. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Beat on medium-low speed until a dough forms.
6. Add the remaining ingredients (granola, nuts, oats, died cranberries, raisins and chocolate) and mix at low
speed until everything is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Spoon the batter onto the baking sheet and press each down slightly (these cookies do not spread much
during baking).
8. Reduce the oven to 325°F and bake for 14 to 16 minutes until they are golden brown around the edges.
9. Let cool slightly on the baking sheets before removing to a cooling rack.