Best 5 Dried Cherry No Bake Cookies Recipes

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Dried cherry no-bake cookies are a delightful indulgence that blends the sweet and tangy flavors of dried cherries with the richness of chocolate and oats. These cookies are not only incredibly easy to make, requiring no baking time, but they also offer a guilt-free snacking option due to their lack of refined sugar. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can whip up a batch of these delectable treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you feeling energized.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY NO-BAKE COOKIES



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I've always loved my no-bake cookie recipe, but I was never able to place at the fair with it. So I mixed in some maraschino cherries, added a few drops of almond extract, and voila! We won a blue ribbon at the county fair in 2010. -Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
6 tablespoons 2% milk
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained and finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 3 minutes., Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and extracts until blended. Stir in oats and cherries. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DRIED CHERRY AND ALMOND COOKIES WITH VANILLA ICING



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h57m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup slivered, blanched almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped (see Cook's Note)
2 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons water, plus extra, as needed

Steps:

  • For the Cookies:
  • In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, then beat in the egg. Add the flour and beat on the lowest speed until just blended. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the dried cherries and almonds.
  • Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a log, about 12-inches long and 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Wrap the dough in the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (Dough can be made up to 3 days in advance).
  • Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 heavy baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cut the log crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Transfer the dough slices to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1-inch apart. Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges and puffed, about 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before icing, about 30 minutes.
  • For the Icing:
  • Put the powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the vanilla extract and water, adding more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the mixture becomes a drizzling consistency. (Makes about 2/3 cups icing, enough to ice both variations.)
  • Put the cooled cookies on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Using a spoon or a fork, drizzle the cookies with the icing, allowing any excess icing to drip onto the baking sheet. Allow the icing to set before serving, about 1 hour.
  • Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.
  • Cook's Note Alternative:
  • Replace the dried cherries with 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots and add 2 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts. Also, use 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and omit the almond extract.

NO BAKE CHERRY COOKIES SUGAR FREE



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I got this recipe from GE. I changed it a little bit since I'm diabetic. Their recipe called for confectioners sugar, sweetened coconut and candied cherries. I opted for Splenda, unsweetened coconut and no sugar added dried cherries to keep the carbs lower.

Provided by PAUL P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup Splenda granular
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup dried tart cherry, chopped
3/4 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Beat butter, Splenda and cornstarch together until creamy.
  • Add vanilla, cherries and coconut and mix well. Stir in oats.
  • Refrigerate dough for several hours.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls and roll into pecans. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.4, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 69.1, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.6

DRIED CHERRY NO-BAKE COOKIES



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Kids will love these no-bake cookies that are packed with dried cherries, oats, shredded coconut, peanut butter, and chocolate chips.

Provided by Lady at the Stove

Categories     No-Bake Cookies

Time 3h20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 cup dried cherries
3 cups rolled oats
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup peanut butter
¼ cup honey
¼ cup coconut oil
¾ cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Soak cherries in a pot of boiling water for about 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Combine oats and shredded coconut in a food processor; grind until fine. Blend in peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil. Add cherries and chocolate chips to the cookie dough; pulse until well-broken.
  • Pour dough into the prepared pan. Press to evenly cover the bottom of the pan. Cool for at least 3 hours.
  • Cut the cooled dough into 40 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 19.1 mg, Sugar 6 g

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE COVER CHERRY OATMEAL COOKIES



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This is my husbands recipe they taste almost like a chocolate covered cherry, really good and they don't last long so make a double batch.

Provided by momma213

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 6m

Yield 24-36 depending on size of cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, DRAINED AND CHOPPED

Steps:

  • Mix together in large saucepan: Sugar, Milk, Butter and Cocoa.
  • Heat on high until boiling. Hard boil exactly one (1) minute.
  • Remove from heat and in the same saucepan add peanut butter, MIX TILL DISSOLVED, ADD CHERRIES THEN VANILLA AND OATS.
  • Do not let cool off. Spoon immediately onto wax paper and let cool.
  • Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.2, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 90.6, Carbohydrate 60.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 43.7, Protein 6.2

Tips:

  • Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the cookie dough, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out, to make it easier to work with.
  • If the cookie dough is too sticky, add more flour a little at a time until it is no longer sticky.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set, to prevent them from drying out.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Dried cherry no-bake cookies are a delicious and easy treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick snack or dessert, and they can also be used as a topping for ice cream or yogurt. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these delicious cookies at home.

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