Oatmeal Cherry Walnut Cookies Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 06, 2003

These were delicious, and a nice change from the standard oatmeal cookie. Changes I made: used regular butter instead of shortening, used cherry flavored craisins instead of dried cherries, and baked them only 10 minutes to keep them chewy. They were a big hit at a superbowl party! I got 3-1/2 dozen large cookies out of it.

—Dee

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 12, 2006

I have to agree with previous "Razen Kane"'s review on this one. Not a spectacular cookie. Ok flavor and the cherries were too tart and too big for a cookie. Gave the cookies a slight sour taste. Might try chopped marachino cherries and maybe some nutmeg next time- if there is a next time. Sorry, not a keeper for me.

—WENGER6

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33 Ratings

Jun 02, 2005

These were fabulous oatmeal cookies, however next time I would leave out the cherries, as they tasted like expensive raisins to me. I think they would be perfect with just the walnuts. I substituted margarine for the shortening and they were perfectly chewy. Definitely a keeper!

—CHEFJULIE1

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Feb 24, 2011

Read a lot of the reviews and noticed the trend of using dried cranberries instead of the tart cherries. I really think the whole thing that makes this cookie so yummy is the TART CHERRY so definitely stick with that- otherwise it's really a whole new recipe, not just a tweak. They really are delicious and the tartness of the dried cherry is nice departure from the usual sweet raisins in oatmeal cookies. If you want to make it special try dipping half in melted semisweet CHOCOLATE and letting cool on parchment paper, adding mini choc chips to the batter, or drizzling with chocolate(milk, white or dark)- all pretty simple if you melt it in the microwave. Those are things I do when I am making as gifts but I enjoy them as is myself. Also for the people with flat cookies who used BUTTER- just wondering if anyone tried COOLING the dough in the fridge for a bit before scooping and baking- that tends to prevent that sort of thing. I guess then you might want to shape them a bit since they won't spread quite as much themselves when baking.

—khyman9

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Apr 02, 2005

I made these cookies a few days ago. These were the best! I made them with dried cranberries instead of the cherries. I have made a lot of oatmeal cookies, I must say this is the best recipie I have found for oatmeal cookies. If you don't overcook them, they are moist and delious. The whole batch was gone in a day!!!

—BUNMAKER1

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Mar 30, 2009

I made these all winter and my family loved them! I only made two small changes, I used marashcino cherries and added a tiny bit of vanilla. The cherries turned the dough a slight pinkish color but they were barely able to cool before they were gone!

—JND_mom

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Aug 18, 2005

Very good! Unless you want your cookies to be round like a meatball you should press them down before baking!

—ERIN WYNNE

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Sep 19, 2004

A great alternative to traditional chocolate chip cookies. Although very easy to make and very enjoyable, they were not the most memorable cookies I have tasted. I think this is because the ingriedients are not overpowering. This is a safe cookie.

—Cam Mac

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Nutrition

Calories
113 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
14.5 g
5%

Cholesterol
9 mg
3%

Fat
5.5 g
8%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
1.8 g
4%

Sodium
90 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Oatmeal Cherry Walnut Cookies

Serving Size: 1/48 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 48
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 113
Calories from Fat: 50

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.5g 8 %
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6 %
Cholesterol 9mg 3 %
Sodium 90mg 4 %
** Potassium 41mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.5g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
Protein 1.8g 4 %
Sugars 8.1g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 5 %
** Thiamin 7 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.