Best 7 Bonnie Sterns Extra Large Apricot Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of Bonnie Stern's Extra-Large Apricot Oatmeal Cookies, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These colossal cookies, generously sized at 6 inches in diameter, are a delightful combination of chewy oats, plump dried apricots, and a hint of warm spices. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweetness from the apricots, a touch of tartness from the cranberries, and a subtle nuttiness from the walnuts, all perfectly balanced by the comforting warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg. With three variations provided, including a vegan-friendly option, these cookies cater to diverse dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can savor their goodness.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Make and share this Apricot Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 54m

Yield 54 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter (2 sticks) or 1 cup margarine, softened (2 sticks)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon almond extract
salt
3 cups oats, uncooked
1 cup chopped dried apricot
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugars 2 minutes or until creamy, occasionally scraping bowl.
  • Reduce speed to low; beat in eggs, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, almond extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt just until blended.
  • Stir in oats and remaining ingredients.
  • Drop dough by rounded measuring tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake cookies 14 to 15 minutes or until tops are golden.
  • Cool cookies on wire racks.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.6, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 55.6, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 2.5

BONNIE STERN'S EXTRA-LARGE APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Bonnie Stern is a well-known Canadian chef, cooking instructor, television personality and cookbook author. Her recipes are always great!

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 12 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • Cream butter until light, then beat in brown and white sugars.
  • Add egg, water and vanilla and mix in.
  • In a large bowl combine flour with baking soda and salt; stir in rolled oats; stir into batter.
  • Add apricots.
  • Using 3 tbsp batter for each cookie, place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Flatten cookies and bake in preheated 350F oven for 14 to 17 minutes.
  • Cool on racks.
  • Cookies should be crispy around the edges and chewy in the middle.

APRICOT OATMEAL BARS, JUST LIKE YOU REMEMBER!



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I am not much for sweets, but when I do develop a sweet tooth, this is what I make. Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest. If you make it before I do, I would appreciate feedback, Thanks ! ZWT REGION: United States of America.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped (about 15 to 16 ounces)
4 cups flour
3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups packed light brown sugar
4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom of a 9-by-13-inch rectangular pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Place the apricots in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Set aside.
  • In work bowl of electric mixer, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking soda and salt.
  • Add butter and beat on low speed until a crumbly mixture is formed, about 1 minute. Place half the mixture into the pan and press firmly into an even layer.
  • Spread apricots evenly over surface, then sprinkle remaining crumbs over the top. The pan will be almost full.
  • Bake in center of oven until light golden brown, about 50 minutes. Remove to a rack and cool completely (do not cut while warm or bars will be too crumbly). Gently cut into 24 pieces with a small, sharp knife.
  • Store in airtight container or cookie tin between layers of parchment or waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 269.7, Carbohydrate 50.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 25.1, Protein 4.7

APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES (VEGAN)



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I hear these are soft and chewy and delicious, and I can't wait to try them! Recipe by Brenda Walsh on the show Cooking with the Micheff Sisters on their Holiday Cooking Swap episode. Keep fresh by storing in an air-tight plastic container. For variety, try adding raisins, dried cranberries, or dried prunes. You can also substitute pecans for the walnuts, or use other nuts as you like. She didn't specify the amount of cookies it makes so I did an estimation based on some of my own cookie recipes, so let me know if it's off. Enjoy!

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 20 cookies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2/3 cup vegan margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 cup unbleached white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried apricot, finely diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, margarine, vanilla and water. Mix.
  • well, then add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet, placing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly, then remove from the cookie sheet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.4, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 99.8, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 19.7, Protein 3.4

APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Dried apricots spice up oatmeal cookies with a new-fashioned twist.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat all ingredients except oats, flour, apricots and pecans with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, or mix with spoon. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake cookies 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are brown and centers are soft. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg

SOFT OATMEAL APRICOT COOKIES



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These cookies are a real attention-getter because of their spicy flavor. They are the perfect snack for a cool fall day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
3 eggs
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in molasses. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine remaining ingredients; stir into batter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Shape into 1-in. balls and place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TASTY OATMEAL SCOTCHIES



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This recipe makes wonderful large cookies that the whole family will enjoy. It makes 3" cookies and uses more flour than other similar recipes I found on Zaar. This is from an original Nestle's ad that was posted in a newspaper, probably around 1978 or so.

Provided by eHelen

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 cups quick oats, uncooked
1 (12 ounce) package nestle's butterscotch chips
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, eggs, and water, beat until creamy.
  • Gradually add flour mixture.
  • Stir in oats, Nestle's Butterscotch Morsels and orange extract.
  • Drop by slightly rounded measuring tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 375 degrees.
  • Makes 4 dozen 3" cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 129.2, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Use ripe apricots. Ripe apricots are sweeter and have a more intense flavor than unripe apricots. This will result in cookies that are more flavorful and delicious.
  • Toast the oats. Toasting the oats before adding them to the cookie dough will help to enhance their flavor and give the cookies a more complex texture.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will result in tough cookies. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough before baking will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown. The cookies are done baking when they are golden brown around the edges and the tops are set.

Conclusion:

Bonnie Stern's extra-large apricot oatmeal cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. These cookies are perfect for a snack or dessert, and they are also great for packing in lunches. With their chewy texture, sweet apricot flavor, and crunchy oatmeal topping, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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