Christmas Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Cherries
Christmas oatmeal cookies with dried cherries are a cozy holiday bake with chewy oats, buttery brown sugar flavor, and bright little bursts of tart fruit in every bite. They feel festive without being fussy, making them a great choice for cookie trays, casual gatherings, or a simple weekend baking project in December.
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter softened
- 150 grams light brown sugar packed
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon fine salt
- 240 grams old-fashioned rolled oats
- 140 grams dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture looks light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix on low speed just until no dry streaks remain.
- Fold in the rolled oats and dried cherries with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop portions of dough about 2 tablespoons each onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 5 cm apart.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look just set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes so they can firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat with the remaining dough, using a cooled baking sheet if needed, then serve or store once the cookies are fully cooled.
Notes
Nutrition is an approximate estimate per cookie and can vary based on the exact brand of oats, dried cherries, and butter used.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.