West Coast Trail Cookies

West Coast Trail Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    12 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    42 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    235

Embark on a flavorful journey with these hearty cookies, inspired by the rugged beauty of Vancouver Island's West Coast Trail. These chewy oatmeal cookies are bursting with chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and a hint of nutty goodness from flax seed meal and pumpkin seeds—making them a perfect, nut-free treat for adventurers of all ages.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    21 g
  • Cholesterol
    23 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    41 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, flax seed meal, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and white sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Gently fold in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, and pumpkin seeds until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Shape the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls or drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Gently press each cookie to flatten it slightly. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 12 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (12 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For a deeper flavor, toast the oats and coconut lightly before adding them to the dough.
Feel free to substitute other dried fruits or seeds based on your preferences.
These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Felicity Welchkozey

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 78 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Kade Reichert

    These cookies are amazing! My kids love them, and I feel good knowing they're packed with wholesome ingredients.

  • Edythe Price

    I've made these cookies several times, and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great nut-free option for school lunches.

  • Yvette Jones

    The combination of flavors and textures is fantastic. The pumpkin seeds add a nice crunch, and the cranberries provide a burst of sweetness.

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