Cherry-Almond Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Name: Cherry-Almond Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 cups rolled oats; 1 1/4 cups dried cherries, sniped; 1/2 1/2 cup triple sec or 1/2 cup hot water; 1/4 cup chopped almonds

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups rolled oats
1 1/4 cups dried cherries, sniped
1/2 1/2 cup triple sec or 1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup chopped almonds

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
In a small bowl combine cherries and kirsch, triple sec or hot water. Let stand for 30 minutes; drain well.
3
Meanwhile, combine butter and shortening until well blended. Add brown sugar, sugar, baking soda and salt until well blended. Beat in eggs. Beat in flour until well mixed. Stir in oats. Add drained cherries and almonds.
4
Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 7-9 minutes or until tops are golden. Let cookies stand on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack; let cool.
5
To store: layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

1059

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Cherry-Almond Oatmeal Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry-Almond Oatmeal Cookies

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