Best 6 Giant Cherry Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of sweet treats, giant cherry oatmeal cookies stand as beacons of comfort and delectable indulgence. These cookies, with their chewy interiors, crispy edges, and bursts of juicy cherries, offer a symphony of textures and flavors that tantalize taste buds and evoke nostalgic memories of home-baked goodness. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, crafting these delightful cookies is an adventure that promises both satisfaction and overwhelming joy. As you gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on this delectable endeavor, let's explore the secrets behind creating the ultimate giant cherry oatmeal cookies that will leave you and your loved ones utterly captivated.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GIANT CHERRY OATMEAL COOKIES



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These colossal cookies taste best when golden around the edges and moist and chewy in the center. With a glass of milk, they're polished off in no time by my grandchildren. -Irene McDade, Cumberland, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups dried cherries, chopped
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugars. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in cherries and orange zest., Drop by 1/3 cupfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Press to form a 4-in. circle. Bake at 375° for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GIANT OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIES



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Everyone will adore this outsize version of the classic treat. Each crisp-chewy cookie is spiced with cinnamon and studded with dark, golden, and Monukka raisins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3 cups raisins, preferably a mixture of dark, golden, and Monukka

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugars on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Beat in eggs, one at a time; add vanilla.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. With mixer on low, gradually add flour mixture and beat until well combined. Beat in oats and raisins until just combined.
  • Arrange 3/4-cup balls of dough on prepared baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. Use the palm of your hand to flatten into 4-inch rounds. Bake, rotating halfway through, until golden brown, about 16 minutes. Let cool on sheets 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack 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.

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.

GIANT CHERRY OATMEAL COOKIES



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Make and share this Giant Cherry Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dried cherries, chopped
1/2-1 teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugars.
  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Combine the oats, flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in cherries and orange peel.
  • Drop by 1/3 cupfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Press to form a 4" circle.
  • Bake at 375 for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let stand for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 162.3, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 21.9, Protein 5.3

OATMEAL CHERRY COOKIES (MARTHA STEWART)



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I found these on Martha's website. They are a nice alternative for those that aren't crazy about raisin oatmeal cookies, like me. My kids liked them. I increased the cherries by 1/2 cup from the original recipe just to my taste.

Provided by Jenny Frenny

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen, 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened or 1 cup apple butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups dried cherries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Use a silpat or parchment paper on your cookie sheets for best results.
  • Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in a bowl.
  • Cream butter,sugar and honey in a mixer until creamy.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture, mixing on low just until incorporated.
  • Stir in oats and cherries by hand.
  • Scoop tablespoon sized drops onto a cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Watch very closely the last 2 minutes, they go from done to over done very quickly.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet before moving to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.6, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 56.9, Sodium 168.1, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 17.9, Protein 4.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cherries. Fresh cherries are ideal, but frozen cherries work well too. If using frozen cherries, thaw them before using.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown. The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when they are done.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.

Conclusion:

These giant cherry oatmeal cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for a snack, dessert, or even breakfast. With their chewy texture, sweet cherry flavor, and hearty oats, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying cookie recipe, give these giant cherry oatmeal cookies a try.

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