Description
Crisp nut and seed cookies blend wholesome ingredients into a delightful Mediterranean-inspired treat. Packed with nutritious almonds, sunflower seeds, and a hint of honey, these cookies offer a perfect balance of crunch and natural sweetness for quick snacks or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts and Seeds:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mixed seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, chia)
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters / 4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Blend all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring a consistent and well-combined flour mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whip softened butter until light and airy, then integrate eggs, vanilla extract, and honey into a smooth liquid mixture.
- Carefully merge wet ingredients into the dry ingredient blend, stirring until a uniform dough consistency develops.
- Delicately incorporate chopped nuts and seeds throughout the dough, distributing them evenly for balanced flavor and texture.
- Utilize a cookie scoop to portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, positioning dollops approximately 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Gently press each cookie mound with a fork tines, creating decorative surface ridges and helping cookies maintain shape during baking.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and set centers indicating proper doneness.
- Extract baking sheets from oven and let cookies rest for 5 minutes, allowing initial cooling and structural stabilization.
- Transition cookies to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete cooling and developing a crisp, delectable exterior.
- Preserve cookies in an hermetic container at ambient temperature, maintaining freshness for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for smoother creaming and better cookie texture.
- Experiment with different nut and seed combinations to create unique flavor profiles.
- Toast nuts and seeds beforehand to enhance their natural nutty flavors and add depth to the cookies.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly alternative that maintains moisture and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg