Trail Mix Cookies Recipe (2024)

October 30, 2013 by Lisa Samples

Disclosure: The J.M. Smucker Company has compensated me to promote its Jif Almond & Cashew Butters “Mix Up Mealtime” Campaign.

Mix Up Mealtime Snack: Trail Mix Cookies

Mealtime around The Samples house is like going on an exotic journey. Why? Because I love finding new products at the grocery stores and putting together fun creations that are just….different and delicious. There’s nothing more challenging then finding something new and going home to create a recipe around it. I love the challenge of thinking outside of the box and finding flavors that work well together. It is a very rare day to come and have a plain steak, potato, and salad at my house. If I’m serving steak it’s going to be marinated in something you have never experienced and the potato bar I create wont be something to blink at.

While hunting around the grocery store last week I found something new, Jif Almond and Cashew Butters. I’ve seen Almond Butter before, but this one was a no-stir so I thought it might be great in the kitchen. I have never seen Cashew Butter before so I was intrigued. One of the first things that came to mind when I finally tried it at home was Trail Mix. I’m not sure why, but I actually woke up this morning thinking about a fun cookie idea using the Jif Cashew Butter, Trail Mix Cookies.

Mix Up Mealtime Snack: Trail Mix Cookies Recipe

Recipe Type: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Lisa Samples

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 12 mins

Total time: 27 mins

Serves: 30 cookies

Ingredients

1 cup JIF Cashew Butter (Chunky)
1 cup Sugar
1 large Egg
1/8 cup grated coconut
1/8 cup dried pineapple (chopped)
1/8 cup mini-chocolate chips
1/8 cup raisins
1/3 cup flour
dash salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl mix together all ingredients. Be sure to chop the pineapple into small, bite size pieces.
Once mixed thoroughly roll into 1″ balls and place on baking sheet. Press down slightly to flatten.
Bake until golden brown and let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Mix Up Mealtime Idea:

Don’t be afraid to incorporate a bit of dessert into your meal. Try serving these delicious Trail Mix Cookies with a bowl of warm Chili on a cool Autumn night.

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Comments

Natalie J Vandenberghe says

November 5, 2013 at 1:50 pm
My favorite holiday recipe is for my Mom’s stuffing–the only turkey dressing I’ll eat. I also make a really delicious cranberry salad (and I don’t know anyone else who makes it)
Margaret Smith says

November 5, 2013 at 1:57 pm
I love homemade apple pie and our families stuffing recipe.
Heather Hayes Panjon says

November 5, 2013 at 2:47 pm
My Favorite Holiday Recipe Is Peanut Butter Pie , So Many Memories Through The Years Making This Family Recipe !
Sheila B says

November 5, 2013 at 3:19 pm
Chocolate oatmeal cookies have become a tradition for us. I have made them every year for Christmas since I was 12.
Elena says

November 5, 2013 at 4:46 pm
My favorite holiday recipe is cherry apple pie. I love it because my grandma used to make it
Amanda Sakovitz says

November 5, 2013 at 5:08 pm
I love jimmy log cookies because my mom and and i make them every year
Alicia K says

November 5, 2013 at 5:39 pm
Christmas because of the holiday spirit
Mary Happymommy says

November 5, 2013 at 6:59 pm
I love Colombian empanadas at Christmas because they bring back memories.
Heather S says

November 5, 2013 at 7:34 pm
homemade pumpkin pie
Heidi V. says

November 5, 2013 at 7:59 pm
Yams with pecans, marshmallows and brown syrup for thanksgiving dinner.
Tracy Robertson says

November 5, 2013 at 9:28 pm
My favorite is Peanut Blossom Cookies (made with Jif Peanut Butter). They are just so delicious, I love them! I started making them as a kid for Christmas time, but sometimes now I bake them just because.
Thomas Murphy says

November 5, 2013 at 11:02 pm
I love pumpkin pie because its really good!
shelly leatham says
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November 6, 2013 at 2:41 am
My favorite holiday recipe is for gingerbread, because it was my grandma’s recipe and she made it for me as a child!
MelodyJ says

November 6, 2013 at 2:45 am
Sweet Potato Pie because I grew up on it.
Mary Ambrosino says

November 6, 2013 at 6:57 am
These cookies are going to become my favorite holiday recipe. I can hardly wait to make them. They sound absolutely delicious.
D Schmidt says

November 6, 2013 at 9:20 am
My favorite recipe is Snickerdoodles because they are a cookie my whole family enjoys.
Julie Wood says

November 6, 2013 at 9:26 am
My favorite Christmas Recipe is my Holiday Cutout Sugar Cookies. I make them every year for our Christmas Party, and decorate them individually for each person. They taste so good and are so soft and gooey. Everyone loves them.
Janet W. says

November 6, 2013 at 9:38 am
My favorite recipe I make during the holidays is my sweet potato souffle! It’s my family’s favorite dish and it’s so delicious!
Dana Rodriguez says

November 6, 2013 at 10:49 am
I love apple pecan pie.It is a recipe that has been in my family for years~so delicious!
Kelly D says

November 6, 2013 at 11:16 am
My favorite holiday recipe is Pumpkin pie because it is the only pie I really enjoy and it’s so easy to make.
stephanie says

November 6, 2013 at 11:17 am
i love to make sugar cookies
Carmen S says

November 6, 2013 at 11:22 am
My favorite thing to make around the holidays is spritz cookies. They are so easy to make yet so delicious.
heather baker says

November 6, 2013 at 12:54 pm
My family’s fudge, we only make during Thanksgiving and Christmas so I have to get my fill for the year :).
Cynthia R says

November 6, 2013 at 2:53 pm
my family lovesi t when I make my special pumpkin pie recipe.
Kelly Nicholson says

November 6, 2013 at 2:57 pm
Leave a comment below letting me know what your favorite Holiday recipe is and why…
that would probably be fresh cranberry sauce
Stephanie Ann says

November 6, 2013 at 3:41 pm
I love homemade apple pie! it is delicious and I can’t wait to have it this year!
Sharon Kaminski says

November 6, 2013 at 4:36 pm
My favorite is my homemade pumpkin pie for the holidays because it is more spicy.
Jessica S says

November 6, 2013 at 5:53 pm
My favorite recipe is my grandma’s spritz because it reminds me of her and they are sooooo yummy!
kim burnett says

November 6, 2013 at 6:45 pm
I love homemade apple pie !
Steve Stone says

November 6, 2013 at 7:06 pm
my favorite is turkey and mashed potatoes because my mom can cook it.
Mary Beth Elderton says

November 6, 2013 at 7:23 pm
My favorite holiday recipe is my grandmother’s sweet potato pie. I’m sort of the keeper of the recipe and make it every holiday. I’ll be passing it along, too.
Natalie says

November 6, 2013 at 7:28 pm
I love peanut butter blossoms because my Mom makes them every Christmas!
Tiffany W says

November 6, 2013 at 7:48 pm
I love apple pie recipes.
Asimina kaminis says

November 6, 2013 at 8:50 pm
Favorite holiday recipe is Greek Christmas cookies ( kourabiethes). You sprinkle powder sugar on top they melt in your mouth!
Carol says

November 7, 2013 at 1:15 am
I like Pecan pie because I like pecans.
Audrey T says

November 7, 2013 at 10:51 am
My favorite recipe is my sweet potato casserole. So sweet and yummy!
sara says

November 7, 2013 at 10:58 am
I love my recipe for soft ginger cookies because I am pretty sure they helped convince my hubby to marry me.
joseph gersch says

November 7, 2013 at 6:22 pm
i love sweet potato pie because of the sweet tast
Stephen says

November 7, 2013 at 8:54 pm
Chocolate buckeyes
Stacey says

November 7, 2013 at 10:25 pm
Hmm my grandmother does most of the cooking
kath g says

November 7, 2013 at 11:17 pm
my favorite dish is a sweet potato casserole that has pineapple, pecans, brown sugar, butter, marshmallows, etc. it’s dessert like and everyone loves it.
judy gardner says

November 8, 2013 at 1:04 am
my favorite holiday recipe is one for russian tea cakes. also known as mexican wedding cookies, these are kind of like shortbread rolled in powdered sugar. they are my favorite because they taste wonderful and my mom has been making them only at Christmastime for as long as i can remember so it is a tradition for us.
sandra says

November 8, 2013 at 9:58 am
sweet potato casserole because it’s fun to make and the kids love it
Tabathia B says

November 9, 2013 at 5:21 pm
pumpkin pie and sweet potato pudding because this is the only time during the year that my mother makes it from scratch
Courtnie says

November 9, 2013 at 5:33 pm
I love a good Christmas ham.
nannypanpan says

November 9, 2013 at 8:54 pm
my sisters cheesecake recipe, cuase it’s yummy and rich and i could eat the whole thing
Carolyn g says

November 9, 2013 at 9:06 pm
I love apple pie because it is comforting and delicious.
Karen F says

November 9, 2013 at 10:16 pm
I would like to try the Fiesta Peanut Dipping Sauce for a party we are having next week. I think it will be a hit.
Teresa says

November 10, 2013 at 8:52 am
My favorite holiday recipe is my great-grandmother’s recipe for Italian snowball cookies. I love making them and thinking about her and the rest of my relatives who have passed.
al says

November 10, 2013 at 3:40 pm
spice cookies–they even smell warm.
Cori Westphal says

November 11, 2013 at 10:54 am
I love Peanut Blossoms! Simply because I love the mix of chocolate and peanut butter, and a little more sugar mixed in!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Tamra H says

November 11, 2013 at 4:24 pm
Stuffing with mushrooms and scallions is my favorite holiday recipe! I recently made this for the first time, and it’s now a must have!
Carl G says

November 12, 2013 at 8:13 am
The favorite recipe has to be the egg noodles because people are wanting more when it’s gone!
Lesley F says

November 12, 2013 at 8:40 am
My mom’s butter cookies because they are delicious!
Lesley F says

November 12, 2013 at 8:40 am
My mom’s butter cookies because they are delicious!
Sara Floyd says

November 12, 2013 at 12:35 pm
I love making vegan green bean casserole because everyone loves it and I can tell them its vegan!
Jackee says

November 12, 2013 at 4:58 pm
I like pumpkin pie.
Annemarie Z. says

November 12, 2013 at 9:33 pm
My favorite is butter cookies with Maraschino cherries on top of them!
- Annemarie Z. says
  
  November 12, 2013 at 9:33 pm
  I love the taste of them!
Laurel Nguyen says

November 13, 2013 at 11:24 am
My favorite holiday recipe has to be chocolate chip pumpkin bread, not only because it’s super delicious, but also because my mom used to make it and it tastes like home.
meme says

November 13, 2013 at 7:10 pm
Mine is a candied sweet potato recipe my son created when he was younger and it is really good and a tradition to serve it during the holidays.
tina reynolds says

November 13, 2013 at 7:42 pm
My favorite is my moms pumpkin cheesecake recipie
chris z says

November 13, 2013 at 7:43 pm
i like homemade stuffing because the recipe is passed down
liz says

November 13, 2013 at 7:54 pm
Pumpkin roll- it is my husbands aunts recipe
Natalie yeoman says

November 13, 2013 at 9:44 pm
Shredded potatoes and cheese its the best ever my mom makes it with extra cheese