These cookies were inspired by a bar cookie recipe I used to make years ago. That recipe called for the addition of fresh banana and orange juice, which wasn't the way I wanted to go with these. I use a combination of dried blueberries, dried cherries and chopped dried apricots but any combination of dried fruit would be nice. The Apple Pie spice really adds a nice flavor and the dried blueberries are heavenly! A few of my die-hard Cowboy Cookie and Cowgirl Cookie customers at the Farmer's Market have actually switched and now buy these every week. ;)
Fruit & Nut Cookies
1 cup butter **Click here to print this recipe**
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Baking Mix
2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 teaspoons Apple Pie spice
2 cups diced mixed dried fruit
2/3 cup chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in the Baking Mix, oats and Apple Pie spice; mix thoroughly. Stir in the dried fruit and pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes and then remove to racks to cool completely.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
Apple Pie Spice
4 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon nutmeg
I use this Apple Pie spice in all kinds of baked goods, not just apple pie! Besides these cookies, I use it in fresh apple muffins and zucchini muffins for the Farmer's Market. It is also really nice in pancake or waffle batter with some pecans.
Sharing with the Rurality Blog Hop, Farmgirl Friday and What I Am Eating.
Update on Red:
He is still here and doing well. Jerry took him along this morning when he rode his horse out in the pasture and he did fine. We had to put him in the horse trailer last night since it was the only place we could think of that he couldn't escape from. Right now, he is actually sitting in the livingroom watching Gunsmoke with Jerry...
Sounds good! I love blueberries! Glad your new pup is settling in :)
ReplyDeleteOh I am so hungry I will be printing this thank you my friend. This would be a great seller i am sure. Hug B
ReplyDeleteOh Red loves Gunsmoke he is going to settle in just fine. :) B
ReplyDeleteI love dried fruits
ReplyDeleteThose look yummy. I may have to dehydrate some of my extra blueberries for these cookies.
ReplyDeletethis recipe I will try, they look yummy, I am in the middle of making chocolate hunk and walnut cookies :-).
ReplyDeletesounds delish and fun photo ~ thanks, carol, xo
ReplyDeleteThose cookies sound and look delicious! I'm so glad Red is settling in - I love the visual: your hubby, Red and Gunsmoke. You can almost see it!
ReplyDeleteOoooh these look scrumptious! I could definitely take a few of these off your hands :) Glad to hear Red is doing well!
ReplyDeleteoh you make me wish we were neighbors so i can come over and eat with you! you make some of the yummiest stuff! have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteoh you make me wish we were neighbors so i can come over and eat with you! you make some of the yummiest stuff! have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI'll give your three cookie recipes a try.. though I'd really rather come to the farmer's market and buy yours already made! Thanks for sharing on Rurality Blog Hop this week!
ReplyDeleteThe horse trailer is a perfect place for him to stay while he's getting used to the farm! Glad he's finding security with Jerry.
ReplyDeleteI always love your recipes and the photos which accompany them.
ReplyDeleteI would weigh a ton if we were neighbors
as I would always be stopping by :)
I can't wait to try these. They look wonderful - just pinned them to my board. Love the horse photos, I miss my babies. Kim
ReplyDeleteMore fabulous cookie recipes to try! (I still think Cowboy Cookies can't be beat, though!) :-) These would be very healthy as well as tasty!
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