Cherry Almond Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)

Soft chewy cookies with tart cherries, almonds, raisins, and hearty oats for a wholesome plant-based treat.

# List of Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour

03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda

04 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

05 - 1/4 tsp salt

06 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled

07 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

09 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

10 - 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped

11 - 1/3 cup raisins

12 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

03 - In a separate bowl, mix melted coconut oil, brown sugar, applesauce, and vanilla until well combined.

04 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

05 - Fold in dried cherries, raisins, and sliced almonds.

06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

07 - Gently flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.

08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers still look slightly soft.

09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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These cookies manage to be both wholesome and indulgent without trying too hard
The texture is somehow chewy and tender at the same time, which feels like magic

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These cookies continue baking on the hot sheet, so removing them while centers look slightly underdone is crucial
The dough firms up significantly after chilling, so if it feels too sticky, refrigerate for 15 minutes

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Room temperature coconut oil incorporates much more smoothly than cold
Measuring the coconut oil while melted prevents solid chunks from throwing off the ratios