Oatmeal Cherry Walnut Cookies Recipe
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Oatmeal Cherry Walnut Cookies

By: Chef Doogie 
"Old-fashioned caramelized sugar oatmeal cookies like my Grandma in Abilene, Kansas used to make, updated with Dried Tart Cherries and crunchy walnuts. Yumm!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 -4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup dried cherries

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a mixer bowl, combine the white sugar, brown sugar and shortening. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time mixing well after each one. Beat mixture until well combined.
  3. Mix in the milk, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and vanilla to the egg mixture. Beat for one minute. Add the flour and mix until incorporated. Add the walnuts and mix again. Add the oats one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the dried tart cherries and mix just until they are distributed evenly.
  4. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Do not shape them, they will spread evenly during the baking process. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 13 minutes. The tops of the cookies should just turn a light golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and let sit on the sheets for about 5 minutes before moving the cookies to cooling racks. Let cookies cool to room temperature than place in airtight containers for storage.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 113 | Total Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 9mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2003 by Dee   view full review
These were delicious, and a nice change from the standard oatmeal cookie. Changes I made: ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2005 by CHEFJULIE1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were fabulous oatmeal cookies, however next time I would leave out the cherries, as they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2005 by BUNMAKER1   view full review
I made these cookies a few days ago. These were the best! I made them with dried cranberries...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by khyman9   view full review
Read a lot of the reviews and noticed the trend of using dried cranberries instead of the tart...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2006 by WENGER6   view full review
I have to agree with previous "Razen Kane"'s review on this one. Not a spectacular cookie. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2005 by ERIN WYNNE   view full review
Very good! Unless you want your cookies to be round like a meatball you should press them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2004 by Cam Mac   view full review
A great alternative to traditional chocolate chip cookies. Although very easy to make and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by JND_mom   view full review
I made these all winter and my family loved them! I only made two small changes, I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2003 by ALLYALL   view full review
this is an awesome oatmeal cookie recipe. the mix-ins of cherries and walnuts are very good,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by akeithsgirl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The taste of these cookies were good, but mine fell apart, something I've never really had...

 

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