Cherry PB Oatmeal Cookies
Indulge in the perfect harmony of chewy oatmeal, creamy peanut butter, and tart dried cherries in every bite of these comforting homemade cookies.
ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 3.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- 5.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6.
Fold in the chopped dried cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- 7.
Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 8.
Gently flatten each dough mound with a fork, creating a cross-hatch pattern.
- 9.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 10.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11.
Enjoy these delightful Cherry PB Oatmeal Cookies with a glass of milk or pack them for a sweet on-the-go snack.
