Trail Mix Cookies

A chewy cookie with the goodness of sunflower seeds, wheat germ and dried cranberries to make a cookie that tastes like a trail mix bar.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 30
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1  cup wheat germ

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
2. In a medium size bowl combine flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda and salt together mixing well
3. In a large bowl cream together butter and sugar until butter dissolves totally with sugar and forms a smooth paste
4. Add eggs one at a time beating with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until eggs form a creamy mixture
5. Slowly add dry ingredients to creamy mixture beating with mixer on medium speed until flour is fully incorporated
6. Stir in dried cranberries, wheat germ and sunflower seeds and distribute evenly throughout the dough
7. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper 2 inches apart
8. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.