Raisin Granola Cookies

These Raisin Granola Cookies offer a delightful contrast of textures, featuring a soft, chewy center surrounded by a crisp, granola-studded edge. The recipe blends regular granola with rich brown sugar and vanilla for deep flavor, while plump raisins and chopped peanuts provide bursts of sweetness and crunch. Perfect for pairing with a warm cup of coffee or tea, they make an excellent weekend baking project or a quick treat for afternoon snacking. The combination of oats and nuts creates a hearty, satisfying cookie that feels indulgent yet wholesome. Store them in an airtight container to maintain their perfect texture for up to a week.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Breakfast

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 3

Calories: 1597.5

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Raisin Granola Cookies offer a delightful contrast of textures, featuring a soft, chewy center surrounded by a crisp, granola-studded edge. The recipe blends regular granola with rich brown sugar and vanilla for deep flavor, while plump raisins and chopped peanuts provide bursts of sweetness and crunch. Perfect for pairing with a warm cup of coffee or tea, they make an excellent weekend baking project or a quick treat for afternoon snacking. The combination of oats and nuts creates a hearty, satisfying cookie that feels indulgent yet wholesome. Store them in an airtight container to maintain their perfect texture for up to a week.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cup Regular granola
1 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
1 cup Sweet butter, softened
3/4 cup Sugar
3/4 cup Packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 Egg Large egg
1 cup Raisins
1/2 cup Unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
2
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
3
In a separate large bowl, using a mixer at low speed, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
4
Increase mixer speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
5
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well blended.
6
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7
Stir in the regular granola, raisins, and chopped peanuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
8
Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9
Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges.
10
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1597.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 70.5g109%
Saturated Fat 33.4g167%
Cholesterol 129.0mg43%
Sodium 423.0mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 224.8g75%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g42%
Sugars 112.5g
Protein 21.1g43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Store cookies in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Variation: Chocolate-Granola Cookies: Prepare dough as directed, but substitute 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate pieces for half the raisins.

Variation: Date-Granola Cookies: Substitute 1 cup of chopped, pitted dates for the raisins.

Tip: Ensure butter is properly softened for best creaming results. If using gluten-free granola, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free if necessary.

Keywords: raisin, granola, cookies, peanuts, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, baking, dessert, snack, sweet, crunchy, chewy, breakfast, vegetarian, flour, egg, salt, soda

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