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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 cup |
| baking powder: 1 tsp |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1 tsp |
| ground nutmeg: 1/2 tsp |
| salted butter: 1 cup (softened) |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1 1/2 cups |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
| eggs: 2 |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| bran flakes: 2 1/4 cups |
| rolled oats: 2 cups |
| pecans: 1 1/2 cups (chopped and toasted) |
| dried sweetened cranberries: 1 cup |
| dehydrated apricots: 1/2 cup (chopped) |
Pecan & Fruit Cookies: a Delicious After-School Snack
Credit: Food.com
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
5 serving(s)
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- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl use an electric mixer (medium to high speed) to beat the butter for 30 seconds. Gradually add in the brown and white sugars; continue to beat until ingredients are combined. Remember to scrape the sides of your bowl while mixing.
- Next, beat in the eggs and vanilla until thoroughly combined. In 1/2 cup measurements, gradually add the flour mixture and beat until combined.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir in the bran cereal, oats, pecans and dried fruits.
- Drop the cookie dough in well-rounded teasponfuls on the lined cookie sheets - 2 inches apart.
- Baked 12 to 15 minutes OR until golden brown and set. Cool on the cookie sheets for 2 minutes; transfer to baker's racks to finish cooling.