Best 6 Dried Cherry And White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

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When it comes to cookies, few treats can compare to the satisfying crunch and chewy texture of a classic oatmeal cookie. With its medley of oats, raisins, and a hint of cinnamon, this timeless treat has long been a staple of cookie jars and dessert plates around the world. However, if you're looking to elevate your oatmeal cookie experience to new heights, then it's time to embark on a culinary journey into the realm of dried cherry and white chocolate oatmeal cookies. These delectable morsels combine the irresistible flavors of sweet, tart cherries and rich, creamy white chocolate with the classic comfort of oatmeal cookies, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DRIED CHERRY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES



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I adapted this recipe from Martha Stewart after making a mistake in the original recipe and finding the consensus was my "mistake" version was better than the original. I tweaked it a little, came up with these, and they are always a hit. They are great even with just the dried cherries as well, and are good with or without the walnuts. Feel free to add more or less of the white chocolate and walnuts (if using) according to your taste. The recipe halves (or doubles, etc.) easily. I also find these are better made in drier weather, as you get a light, slightly crispy outside, which humidity seems to soften. However, they still taste great. Note the number of servings changes depending on the size of the cookies.

Provided by Charmed

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 37m

Yield 36-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups quick-cooking oats (not instant)
2 cups dried cherries
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. The parchment paper works better as the cookies seem to bake more evenly, but if necessary, you can use non-stick spray on the pans instead.
  • If the dried cherries are large, cut them in half.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer on high speed, cream the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until well-mixed, about 15-30 seconds.
  • Add in the flour mixture, and beat at low speed until combined.
  • At low speed, mix in the oats.
  • Add the dried cherries and white chocolate (and walnuts, if using) at low speed, until just combined and mixed through.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets about 2 1/2 inches apart.
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes, until very lightly browned. You don't want these too dark or overcooked so they come out a bit chewy.
  • Leave on the sheet for a minute to give the cookies a chance to set, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
  • You can make them smaller, or, as in the original recipe, drop by 2 oz. cookie scoops to make large cookies. Adjust the baking time accordingly. (About 8-10 minutes for smaller, 20 minutes for large.).

CHERRY-CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES



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My kids love making these home-style cookies. They're so wonderful when warm. -Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup dried tart cherries
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats, cherries and chocolate chips., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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.

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.

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.

CHOCOLATE-CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

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Yield Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups dried tart cherries (6 ounces)
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Position 1 rack in bottom third and 1 rack in top third of oven; preheat to 375°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Blend first 4 ingredients in processor 30 seconds. Add eggs; process to blend.
  • Add next 4 ingredients. Using on/off turns, process until oats are coarsely chopped and mixture is blended. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in cherries and chocolate chips.
  • Spoon batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart (cookies will spread). Bake until tops of cookies are golden brown, rotating baking sheets after 7 minutes, about 14 minutes total. Transfer cookies to rack; let cool. Repeat with remaining batter.

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats. They have a chewier texture than quick-cooking oats, which will hold up better in the fridge overnight.
  • Don't overcook the oats. They should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Add the dried cherries and white chocolate chips after the oats have cooled slightly. This will prevent them from melting and becoming mushy.
  • Use a variety of toppings. Nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit are all great options.
  • Make a big batch of oatmeal on the weekend to enjoy all week long. It's a great way to save time and money on breakfast.

Conclusion:

Dried cherry and white chocolate oatmeal is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make breakfast that can be enjoyed all week long. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a delicious and nutritious breakfast that will keep you going all day long. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, give dried cherry and white chocolate oatmeal a try.

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