Trail Mix in soft, chewy Pumpkin Cookies??! Holy Cow! Time hit the trail with these Pumpkin Trail Mix Cookies! The idea that you can take some of your favorite trail mix and personalize pumpkin cookies with flavors you love to snack on is not only healthier, but super yummy at the same time!
These cookies are eggless, plus there is a vegan option available as well. If you love this type of healthy-ish cookie, you may love these Pumpkin Chai Oatmeal Cookies too!
Why You Should Make these Pumpkin Cookies with Trail Mix
So, I came up with a list of add-ins, but you can also buy trail mix and just add it into the cookie batter. But, first, can I just say...these cookies are interesting to me because they can be changed up so many ways!
Firstly, they are so, so moist. and secondly, they are killer delish!! And thirdly, they are super, super easy to make as you will see in the recipe.
You can make these cookies as decadent as you want , super healthy or somewhere in the middle. Plus, it’s easy to customize your trail mix and swap in your favorite ingredients based on your preferences.
Trail Mix Choices for Pumpkin Cookies
So would you choose for your add-ins for trail mix... Would you buy your favorite type you love? Like this power up healthy trail mix
Trail mix is usually high in protein and a good source of heart-healthy fats, so if you're looking for super healthy options, you may want to make your own mix.
Or would you make your own quick throw together of your own personal favorites?
Like cashews? Dried cranberries? Milk chocolate chips? Peanut butter chips? Granola? Roasted peanuts? Sweetened coconut? Almonds? Dried apple? Pecans? Sunflower seeds? Pumpkin seeds? M&M's? Dark Chocolate Chunks? Butterscotch Chips? Raisins? Granola? We could go on, but you get the idea!
It's NO secret right? I LOVE "chocolate"!!!! My trail mix pumpkin cookies must have CHOCOLATE! Yours can have whatever you prefer. That's the beauty of it!
Make these pumpkin cookies different every time with different trail mixes or make your own up, easy enough, right? These pumpkin cookies are great on the go for snacking or when you want a fully loaded pumpkin cookie with goodies galore that you love!
Ingredients You Need
- unsalted butter, softened or use vegan butter for vegan option
- brown sugar
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- pumpkin puree
- milk or water
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- ground cinnamon
- pumpkin spice
- Trail Mix
of choice or you can use any nuts, chocolate chips or chunks and dried fruits as well.
How to Make Pumpkin Trail Mix Cookies
- Preheat oven at 325 degrees.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
- Using a mixer, in a medium-sized bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy and light, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin vanilla, and milk or water and mix together until combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices to the wet mixture and using mixer, mix until combined, and do not over-mix. Dough will be very soft.
- Stir in the trail mix.
- Drop cookie dough by heaping tablespoonfuls or by using a small cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the middles are still a little bit soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet 4-5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storing Pumpkin Trail Mix Cookies
- Store at room temperature for 3-4 days in an airtight container or freeze up to 3 months.
Maybe it's time for round 2! The first batch of these pumpkin trail mix cookies went down way too fast!
More Healthier Cookies!
- Healthy Dark Chocolate No-Bake Cookies
- Peanut Butter Butterscotch Chip Cookies
- Healthy Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Best Monster Cookies
- Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Rustic Pumpkin Trail Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened or use vegan butter for vegan option
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons milk or water
- 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 ½ cups Trail Mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 325 degrees.
- Line a baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
- Using a mixer, in a medium-sized bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy and light, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin vanilla, and milk or water and mix together until combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices to the wet mixture and using mixer, mix until combined, and do not over-mix. Dough will be very soft.
- Stir in the trail mix.
- Drop cookie dough by heaping tablespoonfuls or by using a small cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the middles are still a little bit soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet 4-5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store at room temperature or freeze up to 3 months.
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