These Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies with walnuts and dried tart cherries can be a delicious reality! And once they are don’t forget to lick the bowl!
Something with chocolate was definitely in order and these cookies were portable, full of semisweet chocolate, dried cherries, oatmeal and toasted walnuts, plus they were delish. 
Confession Time
I after I added the chocolate to the cookie dough, I removed half of it to make plain ol’ Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies. I added the toasted walnuts and cherries to the rest. I’m not a huge fan of raisins, but I could eat dried tart cherries by the handful. If nobody ate the amped up cookies, I’d be happy to pick up the slack. I should not have worried; these were winners!
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- Yield: 4 doz 1x
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup 1 stick butter, at room temperature
- 2 eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup walnuts (toasted chopped)
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate (chopped into chunks)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Line baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
- By hand (I use a wooden spoon) or in a stand mixer fit with the paddle beater, mix together the sugars with the softened butter until completely blended. Add the eggs, one at a time to form a smooth batter. Mix in the vanilla, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.
- Add the flour and mix till just incorporated. Fold in the oatmeal, cherries, and chocolate till combined.
- Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1½ tablespoons) place mounds of dough about 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Then bake till edges start to brown and centers look set, 10-12 minutes. Mine took 10 minutes and I pulled them out when the very center looked underbaked.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to finish cooling.
- Category: Dessert
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute dried tart cherries with another fruit in the Walnut Cherry and Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies?
You can substitute dried tart cherries with dried cranberries or raisins, but keep in mind that this will change the flavor profile of the cookies.
How do I ensure my walnuts are properly toasted for the cookies?
To toast walnuts, spread them evenly on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are fragrant and lightly browned.
What should I do if my cookie dough is too dry after adding the oats and walnuts?
If your dough feels too dry, you can add a tablespoon of milk or water at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
We made these cookies for the first time a couple of weeks ago, exactly as directed, and they are yummy. So good in fact, I am making them again today. Thank you for sharing this recipe.