Ultimate Chewy Cherry Oatmeal Cookies
The ultimate chewy cherry oatmeal cookies! Soft centers, crisp edges, and bursting with sweet cherries. Easy to make and the perfect treat!
Equipment
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Cup
- 1/2 Cup
- 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
Ingredients
- 1 Stick Butter
- 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
- 1 Cup All-purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 2 Cups Rolled Oats Not Instant
- 1 Cup Dried Cherries
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg, vanilla and almond extract until well combined.
- Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Oats, Cherries, and Nuts: Stir in the rolled oats, dried cherries, and chopped nuts (if using).
- Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.