Description
Easy Granola Cookies are a wholesome and crunchy treat made from natural ingredients like oats, nuts, and a touch of natural sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup. These cookies offer a perfect balance of crispy exterior and chewy center, making them an ideal snack or dessert that’s simple to prepare and customizable to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed butter for nut-free variant)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup dried fruits (such as raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins & Variations
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or melted chocolate for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom (for spiced flavor)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut and dried pineapple (for tropical flavor)
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds (for nut-free crunch)
- Use almond flour in place of some oats for gluten-free twist
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even baking and easy cookie removal.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir or whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Fold in the rolled oats, mixed nuts, dried fruits, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Form the Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly press each cookie with your fingers or a fork to flatten slightly for even baking.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn golden brown. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature nut butter for a smoother blend.
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain texture and chunkiness.
- Adjust sweetness by tasting the dough before baking and adding more sweetener if desired.
- Press cookies firmly to ensure even baking and avoid puffing up.
- Allow cookies to cool completely to achieve optimal crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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