Chocolate-Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies studded with tart dried cherries and bittersweet chocolate chunks, perfect for a comforting snack or dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, layers unsalted butter, softened, brown sugar, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 24 American cuisine 140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup (100g) dried cherries, chopped
3/4 cup (130g) bittersweet chocolate chunks

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2: Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Step 3: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped dried cherries and 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks.
Step 4: Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.