Peanut Butter, Oatmeal & Cherry Cookies Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter, Oatmeal & Cherry Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 Land O Lakes Eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 5 ounces (1 cup) dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 Land O Lakes Eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups uncooked quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
5 ounces (1 cup) dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

1
Heat oven to 375F.
2
Combine sugar, butter, brown sugar and peanut butter in bowl.
3
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4
Add eggs and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
5
Add oats, flour, baking powder and soda; beat at low speed until well mixed.
6
Stir in cherries.
7
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8
Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
9
Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.
10
Cool completely.
11
Melt chocolate chips and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
12
Drizzle over cooled cookies.

1341

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal & Cherry 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.

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Peanut Butter, Oatmeal & Cherry Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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