Best 6 Oatmeal Fruit Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of breakfast and snacking, oatmeal fruit cookies stand as a delightful fusion of wholesome grains and fruity sweetness. These cookies offer a symphony of flavors and textures, providing a satisfying crunch with every bite while delivering a burst of fruity goodness. Whether you prefer them as a quick breakfast on the go or as an afternoon treat, oatmeal fruit cookies are sure to leave you wanting more. With a variety of recipes available, this article will guide you through selecting the perfect recipe to create these delectable cookies that are not only delicious but also packed with the goodness of oats and fruit.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested 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

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.

OATMEAL FRUIT COOKIES



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I've been using this recipe for more than 25 years, so I don't have to tell you how much my family likes it! Whole wheat flour and oats make these crisp yet chewy cookies a hearty around-the-clock snack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking, soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins, walnuts, coconut and dates. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HOLIDAY OATMEAL COOKIES WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS



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These have just about everything in them, oil takes the place of butter to create a crispy outside with a chewy inside and whole wheat flour for extra flavor, they will make a wonderful addition to your holiday baking tray! --- servings is only estimated, these may also be baked in baking pan then sliced as bars.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 23m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon maple extract or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup coconut
1 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds (or use chopped almonds)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chip (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a large cookie sheet/s.
  • In a large bowl combine oil with eggs, both sugars and extract; beat well using an electric mixer on medium speed.
  • In a small bowl combine whole wheat flour with baking soda, salt and cinnamon (if using) add to the oil mixture and mix just until combined.
  • In a bowl combine the rolled oats with coconut, cranberries, cherries, almonds and chocolate chips (if using) add to the batter and mix until combined.
  • Roll into about 1-inch balls then place onto greased baking sheet.
  • Flatten slightly with a fork.
  • Bake about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool 2 minutes then remove to a rack to cool completely.

OATMEAL FRUIT COOKIES (LOW FAT)



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Recently in the mood to make oatmeal cookies and was pleasantly surprised to find a recipe that used reduced fat margarine or butter. Adapted to suit my tastes, this cookie is soft and moist. For a crisper cookie bake at 325 degrees. Just know they won't stay crispy for more than a day, if they last that long.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 28m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons reduced fat margarine or 6 tablespoons light butter
3/4 cup brown sugar (I used 1/4 cup brown sugar Splenda and 1/4 cup brown sugar with very good results)
1 egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup currants
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped (or use more raisins)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Prepare cooking sheet with a light coat of cooking spray or parchment paper.
  • Using a mixer, blend together the margarine/butter, sugar, extract and egg white in a medium sized bowl.
  • Combine oatmeal, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Mix into the wet ingredients.
  • Stir in by hand the cranberries, raisins and nuts (if using).
  • Drop mounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 16-18 minutes. Lightly flaten the dough with the back of a spoon.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest for 2 minutes. Cookies should be lightly browned on the edges. Transfer to wire racks and allow the cookies to cool.
  • Serve or store in an air tight container.

KIDS' CHOICE CHIP & FRUIT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Kids and cookies go together. Given kids affinity for sugar, you might as well temper it with some of the "good stuff", in this case, oats with their soluble fiber and whole wheat, with its extra vitamins, minerals and bran. Trust us: the kids won't know they're getting anything "healthy" in their favorite cookie!-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-3/4 cups King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3 cups chocolate chips, chunks, dried fruit bits and/or chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, sugars, vanilla, salt and vinegar. Beat in egg. Combine flour, baking soda and oats; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chips, fruits and/or nuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: Overripe bananas are sweeter and have a more intense flavor, making them ideal for baking.
  • Mash the bananas well: This will help to incorporate them evenly into the batter and prevent them from clumping.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature: This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing: This will help them to maintain their shape and texture.

Conclusion:

Oatmeal fruit cookies are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fruits and nuts. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect oatmeal fruit cookies every time.

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