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GORP cookies on a cooling rack with a jar of GORP in the background

GORP Oatmeal Cookies

This GORP cookies recipe is packed with crunchy nuts, chewy raisins, M&M's, and a hearty oatmeal base - everything you love about classic GORP (Good Old Raisins and Peanuts) turned it into a satisfying treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 28 Cookies
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1½ Cups All-purpose flour sift to remove lumps
  • 1½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ½ Cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Cup Brown sugar use light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
  • 3 Cups Old-fashioned rolled oats don't use quick cooking oatmeal
  • ⅔ Cup M&Ms
  • ⅔ Cup Peanuts Roasted and salted
  • ⅔ Cup Raisins

Instructions
 

GORP cookie dough

  • Prepare 2 baking sheet pans by lining with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside for later.
    1½ Cups All-purpose flour , 1½ teaspoon Baking soda, ½ teaspoon Salt
  • Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, begin mixing the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar together until light and creamy (2 - 3 minutes on medium speed). Scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Note - a hand mixer may also be used.
    1 Cup Unsalted butter, ½ Cup Granulated sugar, 1 Cup Brown sugar
  • Add eggs and vanilla extract to mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
    2 Large Eggs, 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
  • Add flour mixture to mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
  • Add oatmeal to mixing bowl and stir briefly until evenly distributed.
    3 Cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
  • Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in the M&Ms, peanuts, and raisins until evenly distributed. The dough will be a bit stiff at this stage, so expect to use a little extra arm power to mix everything in thoroughly
    ⅔ Cup M&Ms, ⅔ Cup Peanuts, ⅔ Cup Raisins
  • Form the dough into a disc, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This helps chill the dough for easier rolling and gives the flavors time to blend together.

Baking

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃)
  • Scoop approximately 1½ tablespoons of cookie dough and roll into a ball.
  • Place balls of cookie dough on prepared baking sheets. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten slightly. Leave at least 2" of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
  • Bake the cookies for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
  • Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Storage: Place cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to keep them fresh. If you want to save them longer, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Keyword GORP
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