Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins, seedless
  • 1 1/2 cups granola unsweetened
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 6 ounces chocolate chips
  • 123 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter cut in parts
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
  • Toast walnuts on cookie sheet in preheating oven, stirring, about 7 minutes.
  • Until lightly browned.
  • Cool.
  • Toss together raisins, granola, oats, and chocolate chips in large bowl.
  • Sift together flour, soda, baking powder, and salt into small bowl.
  • Whisk together to combine thoroughly.
  • Add walnuts and set aside.
  • Place sugars in food processor.
  • Whirl until blended.
  • Add butter.
  • Whirl until smooth and creamy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Whirl to combine.
  • Add flour mixture.
  • Pulse in just until incorporated.
  • Scrape into granola mixutre; combine with wooden spoon.
  • Shape dough into balls with hand, using 2 tablespoon (level) of dough for each.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased sheets.
  • Bake at 375F (190C) for 12 to 15 min.
  • or until golden.
  • Cookies should be very soft when pressed.
  • Cool cookies on sheets a few min.
  • before transferring to racks to cool completely (I always just transfer to brown grocery bags).
  • Store airtight at room temp.
  • for several weeks.