Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies

If you were to explore the recipes on my blog, you would know that we like cookies. A LOT. Having all these snow days this winter has not helped, because what's better when you're snowed in than to bake (and eat) cookies?! I was under the false impression that Spring was on it's way, but considering school is cancelled today due to icy road conditions, well....ugh. Let's make cookies!

It's not often that I say "GO MAKE THESE COOKIES", because even though I'm extremely bossy, I know that everybody has different taste buds. However, today I am saying it. Go make these cookies! They are awesome! In my humble opinion of course. But, I am a {self proclaimed} cookie expert. 

I enjoy your basic chocolate chip cookie. But, I also really like a cookie with a lot going on. Lots of textures all crammed into a cookie. Some soft chewiness, a little crunch, a blast of chocolate flavor...these cookies have it all. 

Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies

1 cup of unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup of white sugar
1/3 cup of brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 stick of butter, room temp
1 egg
1 cup of granola (I used Enjoy Life)
1/2 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup of shredded coconut (optional, could also use dried fruit or nuts)

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
• Add the sugars, vanilla, and butter in a mixing bowl, and beat on medium speed until creamy and smooth. Add the egg and mix until well combined. 
• Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture a little at a time until mixed. 
• Add the granola, chocolate chips, coconut (or desired add-ins) and mix until just combined. 
• Place rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet (I used a silicone mat with mine) about 1 inch apart. 
• Bake for approx. 11-13 minutes or until lightly golden around edges. 
• Remove from oven and let cool on baking tray for a few minutes before transferring to wire rack to finish cooling. 

Recipe source: For the Love of Cooking

Delicious! They are thick cookies that are soft and chewy, crunchy, chocolate-y, with hints of coconut. I will definitely be making these again!

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