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Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy Oatmeal Cookies Loaded with Dark Chocolate and Cherries

These Chewy Oatmeal Cookies blend rich flavors with chewy texture, perfect for satisfying cravings with dark chocolate and cherries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Dried Cherries
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or substitute with pecans or almonds
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • spoon
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in dried cherries, walnuts, and dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and shape into balls, placing them on the baking sheets.
  8. Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheets, allowing space for spreading.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes until edges are golden, then press slightly and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature. They freeze beautifully for longer storage.

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