Delicious and Chewy Oatmeal Cherry Walnut Cookies Recipe

Indulge your sweet tooth with these chewy and flavorful oatmeal cherry walnut cookies. Packed with the goodness of oats, tart dried cherries, and crunchy walnuts, these cookies are a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. They are perfect for snacking or as a dessert option for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the dried cherries and walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these delicious oatmeal cherry walnut cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of tea!

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