Gorp Cookies

I remember in high school, a friends mom made some Gorp and it was wonderful.  It was not a cookie but more like a trail mix.  I can not remember for the life of me what was in it, so I was never able to duplicate it.  When I saw this recipe in a magazine, I was intrigued.  All of the ingredients I loved so I knew it would be an amazing cookie.  And it was!

Gorp Cookies


2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
8 ounces bittersweet or dark chocolate chunks
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. In a medium bowl stir together four, oats, salt, baking soda and cinnamon and set aside
3. In a stand mixer bowl cream together butter and sugars.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla
5. Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until just combined
6. Add chocolate, pecans and dried fruits on low speed until combined
7. Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes.

*This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies.  You can always freeze the dough and use it later if needed.