Chewy Cherry-Oatmeal Cookies

By Cookie67

Martha Stewart Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, or 1 cup apple butter ( a healthier alternative)
• 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups Quaker Old-fashioned Rolled oats
• 1 cup dried cherries

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 baking sheets with nonstick baking mats or parchment paper.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; set aside. Place butter, sugar, and honey in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat to combine. With the mixer on low, gradually add reserved flour mixture and beat until incorporated. Stir in oats and cherries.

3. Drop 1 tbsp of dough at a time about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.