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Chewy Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Cherries

Thick, chewy oatmeal cookies with tart dried cherries and white chocolate. Crisp at the edge, soft in the middle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (225 g) butter softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, molasses and vanilla.
  2. Stir in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, then the oats, cherries and chocolate.
  3. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  4. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop rounded balls onto lined trays.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers look soft.
  6. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before moving.

Notes

Keeps for 5 days in an airtight tin. Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.