Mixed Nut Cookies Recipe
Mixed nut cookies are buttery, soft in the center, and lightly crisp around the edges. Made with simple pantry ingredients and your favorite nuts, they’re easy to customize and come together with minimal effort. Enjoy these homemade cookies with tea, coffee, or a cold glass of milk for a delicious snack or dessert.
What makes this mixed nut cookies recipe special is its balanced sweetness. The cookies have a rich buttery flavor without being overly sweet, allowing the flavor of the nuts to shine through in every bite. The melted butter also helps create a soft and chewy texture while adding depth of flavor.
You can use a combination of almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, or any mixed nuts you enjoy. The dough comes together quickly, making this recipe a great choice when you’re craving homemade cookies without a lot of effort.
Why You’ll Love These Mixed Nut Cookies
- Soft and chewy texture.
- Easy one-bowl recipe.
- Uses simple ingredients.
- Great for using leftover nuts.
- Perfect with coffee or tea.
The Best Nuts for Cookies
One of the best things about this mixed nut cookies recipe is that you can customize it using your favorite nuts. Different nuts add their own flavor and texture, making every batch a little unique.
Almonds
Almonds add a pleasant crunch and a mild nutty flavor that works beautifully in cookies. Chopped almonds are a great choice if you enjoy a little extra texture in every bite.
Cashews
Cashews have a naturally buttery flavor and a softer texture compared to other nuts. They blend perfectly into cookie dough and add richness without overpowering the other ingredients.
Pecans
Pecans are slightly sweet and have a delicate texture that pairs well with buttery cookie dough. They are a popular choice for homemade cookies and add a wonderful flavor to every bite.
Walnuts
Walnuts have a rich, earthy flavor and a slightly crunchy texture. They work especially well in cookies because their bold taste balances the sweetness of the dough.
Mixed Nuts
For the best flavor and texture, use a combination of your favorite nuts. A mix of almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts creates cookies with a delicious variety of flavors and crunch, making every bite interesting and satisfying.
How to Store Mixed Nut Cookies
- Freeze up to 3 months.
- Room temperature for 4–5 days.
- Place it in an airtight container.
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Mixed Nuts Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar unpacked
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped nuts, Almond and cashews tastes good together.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F/180C.
- In a bowl, sift flour, salt, and baking soda. Keep aside
- In a different bowl, beat the sugar with butter, and vanilla.
- Add the egg to the previous mixture and beat until well combined. The mixture will get thicker. Add the flour and mix using spatula.
- Add the mix nuts and fold gently, this will prevent the cookies from getting tough. Refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes.
- Take 1 tablespoon from the dough, roll between your palms, and place in the baking pan. Press gently. Leave around 2 inches between each ball.
- Bake the cookies on the middle rack for 11 – 12 minutes. Let cool on cooling rack. If you want the cookies to be bigger, increase the baking time for a minute or two.
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Notes
Recipe Notes
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes to prevent excessive spreading.
- Use unsalted butter for best flavor control.
- Toast the nuts lightly before adding them to the dough for extra flavor.
- Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Nutrition
☕ Perfect with Tea or Coffee
Enjoy these homemade mixed-nut cookies with a warm drink or as a comforting treat.
Can’t believe each is just 93 cal….they look wonderfully delicious with nuts.
They are tasty, and I recommend a cold glass of milk, it really makes it heavenly!
Perfect sweetness happening here, can’t wait to take a bite!
Thanks Pamela, these cookies are just adorable!
I like any kind of cookies! I really would like few of these with a glass of milk 🙂
These look absolutely delicious!
Thank you 🙂
I am going to try making these now. So excited to try!
Wow! I didn’t make these cookies since sometimes, it’s time for a remake 🙂 … I hope you enjoy it!
These cookies are beyond good!!!
Thank you, Christine!
I didn’t like this at all. Mine came out very cakey and definitely not enough nuts even though I added more. I won’t make them again.
Hi Mary, sorry the cookies didn’t come out right for you, but if you decided to give it a second try, bake the cookies for lesser time and if you like more nuts feel free to add a bit more to the dough. Let me know if this helped.
Which nuts you have.used here?
Hi, I have used almonds and walnuts.
These cookies are perfect. Easy to make and super delicious
Thank you so much!
I loved your cookies, so easy to make and just the right amount of sweetness and crunch. I’ll be making them often!
Thanks for your feed back Susan, appreciate it 🙂
I made your nut cookies recently then couldn’t find your blog till now. So glad I can make more as they are delicious. Love the lower sugar content.
I’m glad you liked my mixed nuts cookies, and I’m happy that you have finally found my blog 🙂
Good cookies, not too much sugary. My nut mix included cashews, almonds, pecans and hazelnuts. I’ve also added a bit of chia seeds (they add a nice crunch to the mix) and black sesame seeds.
Hi Yves, Thanks a lot for your feedback. Glad that you liked my recipe, I’m sure my readers appreciate your tips.😊
Mine turned out pretty flat and greasy, the recipe looks amazing and smelt and tasted great, just wondered if anyone else had and encountered this problem and/or knows how to fix it? Thanks!
Hi Oliver, Usually if the oven is not preheated for at least 20 minutes before using it the cookies come out greasy. As for the cookie being flat, next time you make these cookies try to press them down gently and not as much as you did this time. My first cookies came out flat becuase I pressed them down a little too much thinking they will rise while baking 😊. I hope this helped!
My wife loved them so much that she requested I bake another batch. I bake them a little bit less like you suggested above and add some freshly ground cardamom seeds for aroma.
Wow! You made my day 😊, I’m so happy that your wife loved the cookies, thanks so much for letting me know.