Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies with Pecans and Dried Cherries
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and tart flavors with these Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies with Pecans and Dried Cherries! This elevated twist on classic oatmeal cookies features buttery rolled oats, rich dark chocolate chunks, crunchy chopped pecans, and chewy dried cherries for a delightful texture in every bite. Warm cinnamon and a touch of vanilla add depth, while the simple prep makes these cookies a go-to treat for any occasion. Ready in under 30 minutes, these bakery-style cookies are perfect for dessert, snack time, or sharing with loved ones. Make a batch today and savor the irresistible combination of flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 0.75 cup pecans, chopped
- 0.75 cup dried cherries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the rolled oats, dark chocolate chunks, chopped pecans, and dried cherries until evenly distributed.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded dollops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 105 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
