Best 9 Oatmeal Cookies With Dried Cherries Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with a batch of delectable oatmeal cookies studded with plump, juicy dried cherries. These classic treats are elevated with the addition of chewy oats, warm spices, and a hint of vanilla. Sink your teeth into the crispy edges and soft, chewy centers of these cookies, perfect for a cozy afternoon snack or a sweet ending to any meal.

This article offers a collection of oatmeal cookie recipes, each with a unique twist to satisfy every palate. From the traditional rolled oats to the quick-cooking variety, these recipes cater to different preferences and dietary needs. Explore the flavors of brown sugar and maple syrup or add a touch of chocolate chips for an indulgent twist.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. With step-by-step instructions and detailed ingredient lists, you'll be able to create a batch of oatmeal cookies that are sure to impress.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven and embark on a baking adventure. The aroma of freshly baked oatmeal cookies will fill your home, enticing everyone to gather around and savor these delightful treats. Enjoy the chewy texture, the bursts of dried cherry sweetness, and the comforting flavors that make these cookies a timeless classic.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OATMEAL DRIED FRUIT COOKIES



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These are the best oatmeal cookies I've ever had! Very buttery and very hearty. Any dried fruit works well such as cherries, raisins, cranberries, blueberries, or chopped apricots. For a really decadent treat, use chocolate chips and nuts instead of fruit.

Provided by matzahball

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¼ cups butter or margarine, softened
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup dried cranberries, or other dried fruit

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg, gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the quick oats and dried fruit. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the unprepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 148.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

CHERRY OATMEAL COOKIES



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I like to make these old-fashioned treats with raspberry chips, but cherry-flavored work well in a pinch to add color and sweetness. These cookies stack nicely for packing. -Betty Huddleston, Liberty, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) cherry chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips and walnuts. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

OATMEAL AND DRIED CHERRY COOKIES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup dark-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups dried sour cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper;set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and baking powder; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or using a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat to incorporate. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating on low speed to combine. Stir in the oats and dried cherries.
  • Using a 2-ounce scoop, drop the dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 6 inches between cookies. Bake until edges are just turning brown, about 20 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

CHEWY CHERRY-OATMEAL COOKIES



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Cherry-oatmeal cookies are a nice twist on a classic. Serve these at your next gathering, or make a batch and slip one into your loved one's lunch bag.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, or 1 cup apple butter (a healthier alternative)
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups Quaker Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with nonstick baking mats or parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt; set aside. Place butter, sugar, and honey in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat to combine. With the mixer on low, gradually add reserved flour mixture and beat until incorporated. Stir in oats and cherries.
  • Drop 1 tablespoon of dough at a time about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

OATMEAL COOKIES WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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Provided by Michael Ruhlman

Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Cherry     Oat     Kidney Friendly     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield About 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup/180 grams schmaltz, well chilled or frozen
1/2 cup/150 grams granulated sugar
1/2 cup/120 grams brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon/5 grams pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoons/3 grams cinnamon
1 teaspoon/5 grams kosher salt
1/2 cups/150 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon/4 grams baking powder
2 cups/200 grams oats
2/3 cups/85 grams dried cherries (or other garnish as noted above)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F/180°C.
  • 2. Cut the schmaltz into chunks and put it, along with both the sugars, into the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle. Mix on high until the fat is fluffy, 2 minutes or so.
  • 3. Add the egg, vanilla, cinnamon and mix on low, to incorporate.
  • 4. Combine the salt, flour, and baking powder, and add this to the mixing bowl. Paddle on medium to combine, 30 seconds or so. Add the oats and paddle to combine. Add the garnish and paddle to combine.
  • 5. Shape into golf-ball-sized orbs and put on a cookie sheet. Flatten them to your desired thickness (they won't spread much but they will puff). Bake the cookies until done, about 15 minutes.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CHERRY OATMEAL COOKIES



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"My husband and I love homemade cookies, but a full batch is too much," writes Denise Fritz of Ormond Beach, Florida. "So I concocted these oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips and dried cherries. This recipe is for chocolate-covered cherry lovers everywhere!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cherries and chocolate chips., Drop by scant 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from baking sheets to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

OATMEAL LACE COOKIES WITH DRIED TART CHERRIES



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These crisp wafer cookies are simply irresistible. They are easy to make and come together quickly. Taken from kitchendaily.com and posted for ZWT.

Provided by alligirl

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 30 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup corn syrup
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large egg
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped dried tart cherry

Steps:

  • Set oven rack in the center; preheat to 400°F .
  • Lightly oil 3 baking sheets or coat with nonstick cooking spray, and dust them with flour, shaking off excess.
  • Combine oats, corn syrup and oil in a medium bowl.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat and cook until it begins to turn a light, nutty brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. (Be careful not to burn the butter.)
  • Pour into the oat mixture and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Beat egg and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until thickened and pale, about 5 minutes. Blend in vanilla.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl; fold into the egg mixture.
  • Add the oat mixture and dried cherries; stir gently to combine.
  • Spoon the batter by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake, one sheet at a time, for about 4 minutes, or until the cookies are golden and lacy.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then carefully remove cookies from the baking sheet and cool on a flat surface (not a rack).

CHOCOLATE-CHUNK OATMEAL COOKIES WITH PECANS AND DRIED CHERRIES



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I received this an email from ATK. I substituted dried cranraisins for the dried cherries, semi-sweet chocolate chips for bittersweet chocolate and used my hand mixer. Dried cranberries may also be used instead of the cherries. Quick oats may be used instead but will yield a cookie with slightly less chewiness. These cookies will keep for 4 to 5 days stored in airtight container or zipper-lock bag, but they will lose their crisp exterior and become uniformly chewy after a day or so. I only baked one cookie tray at a time. These were very good. I froze them in individual bags for a sweet treat.

Provided by happynana

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1 cup dried tart cherry, chopped coarse (I used cranraisins)
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into the size of chocolate chips (I used semi sweet chocolate chips)
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, but still cool
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • I baked the cookies only one tray at a time so I cannot vouch for the method of baking two at a time. But if you would like to bake two trays at a time adjust oven racks to upper and lower middle positions.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line 2 large (18 x 12) baking sheets with parchment paper. If you do not have this size, you will need to use 3.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.
  • In second medium bowl, stir together, oats, pecans, cherries and chocolate.
  • In a standing mixer fitted with flat beater, beat butter and sugar at medium speed until no sugar lumps remain, about 1 minute.
  • Scrape down sides of bowl with rubber spatula; add egg and vanilla and beat on medium-low speed until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  • Scrape down bowl; with mixer running at low speed, add flour mixture; mix until just combined, about 30 seconds.
  • With mixer still running on low, gradually add oat/nut mixture; mix until just incorporated.
  • Give dough final stir with rubber spatula to ensure that no flour pockets remain and ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Divide dough evenly into 16 portions; about 1/4 cup each.
  • Roll between palms into balls about 2 inches in diameter; stagger 8 balls on each baking sheet, spacing about 2 1/2 inches apart.
  • Using hands, gently press each dough ball into 1 inch thickness. Bake both sheets 12 minutes, rotate them front to back and top to bottom, then continue to bake until cookies are medium brown and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft (cookies will seem underdone and will appear raw, wet and shiny in cracks), 8 to 10 minutes longer. (I baked each cookie tray individually for 18 minutes). Do Not Over Bake.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheets on wire rack 5 minutes; using wide metal spatual, transfer cookies to wire rack and cool to room tempature.

MIXED DRIED FRUIT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Cranberry     Prune     Apricot     Cherry     Oat     Healthy     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 30 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1/2 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 1 tablespoon warm water
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped pitted prunes
1/2 cup dried sour cherries or dried cranberries (available at specialty foods shops)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl cream the butter with the brown sugar and beat in the egg, the baking soda mixture, the flour, the salt, and the vanilla. Stir in the oats, the apricots, the prunes, and the cherries and combine the dough well. Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough about 4 inches apart onto greased baking sheets and with a fork dipped in cold water flatten and spread each mound into a thin round, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Bake the cookies in batches in the middle of a preheated 375°F. oven 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are golden, transfer them with a spatula to racks, and let them cool. The cookies keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will ensure that your cookies are flavorful and delicious.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before enjoying them. This will allow the flavors to develop and the texture to set.

Conclusion:

These oatmeal cookies with dried cherries are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With their chewy texture, sweet flavor, and tart cherries, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give these oatmeal cookies a try!

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