Crispy Granola Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Crispy Granola Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious way to transform leftover granola into a delightful treat. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these cookies are enhanced with the rich flavors of brown sugar, fragrant spices, and melted semisweet chocolate morsels. They make a fantastic snack or dessert, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or pack them for a lunchbox treat. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal prep time, they are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter or margarine
6 tablespoons (softened)
brown sugar
1/2 cup (firmly packed)
egg
1 (large)
unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1 dash
cinnamon
1 teaspoon
ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon
granola cereal
1 cup
semisweet chocolate morsels
2/3 cup
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a stand mixer, cream together the butter (or margarine) and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well until fully incorporated.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the unbleached all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ground ginger until evenly combined.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6
Gently fold in the granola cereal and semisweet chocolate morsels with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Crispy Granola Chocolate Chip Cookies?
They are a delightful treat made by transforming leftover granola into cookies that are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
How much butter or margarine is needed?
You will need 6 tablespoons of softened butter or margarine.
What type of sugar is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of firmly packed brown sugar.
How many eggs are required?
One large egg is needed for this recipe.
What kind of flour should I use?
The recipe specifies 1 cup of unbleached all-purpose flour.
Is there a leavening agent in these cookies?
Yes, the recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
How much salt is added?
A dash of salt is added to the dry ingredients.
What spices give these cookies their fragrance?
The cookies are flavored with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.
How much granola is required?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of granola cereal.
What kind of chocolate is used?
The recipe uses 2/3 cup of semisweet chocolate morsels.
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
You should line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
What is the first step in mixing the dough?
In a stand mixer, cream together the butter or margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
When do I add the egg?
Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture after it has been creamed, mixing well until fully incorporated.
How should I combine the dry ingredients?
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ground ginger in a separate bowl until evenly combined.
Should I overmix the dough?
No, you should mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
How are the granola and chocolate chips added?
Gently fold in the granola cereal and chocolate morsels with a spatula until evenly distributed.
What is the recommended size for each cookie?
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet.
How far apart should I place the dough?
Space the dough rounded tablespoons about 2 inches apart on the sheet.
How long should the cookies bake?
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are done?
The edges should be lightly golden, though the centers may still appear slightly soft.
What happens to the centers as they cool?
The centers will firm up as the cookies cool.
How long should the cookies rest on the baking sheet?
Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes.
Where should the cookies cool completely?
Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely after the initial rest on the baking sheet.
What is the texture of these cookies?
They are perfectly crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Are these cookies suitable for lunchboxes?
Yes, they make a fantastic snack and are perfect for packing in a lunchbox.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, the recipe allows for either butter or margarine.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 10 main ingredients used in this recipe.
How do I incorporate the dry ingredients?
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture to ensure they are properly incorporated without overmixing.
Is this a good recipe for leftover granola?
Yes, it is a delicious way to transform leftover granola into a special treat.