The Baking Experiment

 The 100th Day of School Cookies was a great success!

I was happy and relieved because I had to change my original plan due to a baking disaster. The original plan included a basic Chocolate Chip Cookie and a Classic Sugar Cookie.

I made the dough during the day while the girls were at school. I was hoping to make my evening of baking easier. But I was wrong.

As soon as the kids were in bed I started baking. The Chocolate Chip Cookies went in the oven first and they didn’t rise. I knew it had something to do with the baking soda but didn’t have the time or ingredients to fix the Chocolate Chip Cookie disaster.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Disaster

First, I thought an Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe would work. I always have quick oats and wheat germ on hand for our Sunday Morning Cowgirl Pancakes. All the recipes I found and my remaining ingredients didn't match completely. And here is where the Trail Mix Cookie was born.

Trail Mix Cookie

2 ½ cups quick-oats

½ cup wheat germ

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon cinnamon

1 ¼ cup packed brown sugar

½ cup olive oil

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¾ cup walnuts, very finely chopped

½ cup raisins (and other dried fruits, sunflower seeds, etc.)

Yes, I really did use olive oil. I did a little research before using it and it has been done before, but I was very unsure. I also added wheat germ because I didn’t have enough oats or flour. The raisins were scarce so in went the assorted dried fruits.  

I was very surprised at how well they came out. The kids and teachers loved them almost more than the sugar cookies. 

I am no baker but I love to share with others.
When life throws you a flat cookie don't give up.... create.