30-Minute Maple Brown Sugar Granola Cookies
These soft, chewy cookies combine the hearty crunch of maple brown sugar granola with sweet raisins and toasted pecans. The granola adds wonderful texture and maple flavor while keeping the cookies tender. Perfect for lunchboxes, afternoon snacks, or casual gatherings. The combination of butter and brown sugar creates a rich, caramel-like base that complements the granola's maple notes beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggsflax eggs1:1veganeggs-free
Mix 2 tbsp ground flaxseed with 6 tbsp water, let sit 5 minutes
Full guide → - 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups Cascadian Farm organic maple brown sugar granolarolled oats1:1basic
Plain oats work but won't have maple flavor
- ¾ cup raisins
- ¾ cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 350°F
- 2
Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until light and fluffy
- 3
Beat in flour, baking soda and salt until well blended
- 4
Stir in granola, raisins and pecans
- 5
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets 2 inches apart
- 6
Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown
- 7
Cool 1 minute then remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks
Tips
Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and better texture in the final cookies.
Don't overbake - cookies should be light golden brown but still soft in the center when removed from oven.
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Dough can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated, or shaped cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Serve at room temperature with milk or coffee.
Common Mistakes
Don't overmix after adding flour to avoid tough cookies.
Space cookies properly to prevent spreading into each other.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Vegan Options
Mix 2 tbsp ground flaxseed with 6 tbsp water, let sit 5 minutes
Full guide →General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use different granola flavors?
Yes, any granola works but maple brown sugar provides the intended flavor profile.
How long do these cookies keep?
Store in airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature or freeze for 3 months.
Can I make the dough ahead?
Yes, refrigerate dough up to 1 day or freeze shaped cookies for up to 3 months.