Description

These Big and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies are packed with wholesome rolled oats, dried cherries, walnuts, and dark chocolate chips, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors. With a soft and chewy texture enhanced by a touch of molasses and cinnamon, these cookies are ideal for an indulgent snack or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cornstarch

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup Golden Barrel Organic Brown Sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp Golden Barrel Blackstrap Molasses

Add-ins

3/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Trays: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two sheet trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. Set this mixture aside for later use.
Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, white sugar, egg, and molasses until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring even texture throughout.
Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mix into the creamed wet mixture and stir until the dough is evenly combined without dry streaks.
Add Mix-ins: Fold in the dried cherries, chopped walnuts, and dark chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
Shape Cookies: Portion the dough into 1/3 cup balls and roll them between your palms to form round cookie shapes. This recipe yields exactly 8 cookies.
Bake Cookies in Batches: Place 4 cookie dough balls on a lined baking tray, spaced evenly. Bake one tray at a time for 15 minutes.
Press and Finish Baking: After the initial baking, lightly press down on each cookie to flatten slightly, then bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the tray before transferring them to an airtight container to maintain freshness and chewiness.

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for proper creaming with sugars for a better cookie texture.
Pressing down on the cookies after the initial baking helps achieve a chewy center with slightly crisp edges.
You can substitute dried cherries with raisins or dried cranberries if preferred.
For a nut-free version, omit walnuts or replace with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 250
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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