These healthier Cherry Oatmeal Cookies are soft, a little chewy with slightly crisp edges, and have a wonderful flavor thanks to a hint of molasses and cinnamon. Gluten free and dairy free recipe.
why you'll love it
oatmeal cookie
ingredients
Mix Wet Ingredients. In a large bowl mix the wet ingredients: coconut oil, cashew butter, sugar, molasses, vanilla and egg.
step one
Add Dry Ingredients. Fold in the dry ingredients into the large bowl and combine.
step two
Add Cherries. Fold in the chopped dried cherries. Your dough should be thick and somewhat sticky.
step three
Scoop Dough. Use a medium cookie scoop and flatten the dough slightly, as these cookies don’t spread when baking.
step four
Place on Cookie Sheet. Place the cookies in rows of three, alternating with rows of two for good spacing.
step five
Bake Cookies. Bake at 350ºF for about 10 minutes, allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
step six
These cookies are super quick and easy! You can mix together the cookie batter and enjoy them hot from the oven within a matter of 8-10 minutes!