Description

These Dark Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Cookies are thick, ultra-chewy, and packed with dried tart cherries, rich dark chocolate, and toasted pecans. With a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and chocolatey goodness, they are the ultimate indulgence.

Ingredients

¾ cup salted butter (1 ½ sticks, not too soft)

1 ½ cups dark brown sugar (packed)

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)

¾ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup old-fashioned oats

1 ¼ cups quick oats

1 cup dried tart cherries (coarsely chopped)

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (¾ cup, chopped)

1 cup pecans (toasted and chopped)

Dark chocolate chips (for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Let butter soften for 10-15 minutes. Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just about combined.
Fold in old-fashioned oats, quick oats, chopped cherries, chocolate, and toasted pecans until fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
Scoop dough using a ¼ cup measuring cup, shaping it into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-13 minutes or until the edges are set, but the center is still soft.
Top the warm cookies with dark chocolate chips. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

For a lighter cookie, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.

Try using dried cranberries or raisins instead of cherries, or add a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth.

For a richer flavor, fold in additional chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 230
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg