Holiday Oatmeal Cookies With Dried Fruit And Nuts Recipe

These irresistible Holiday Oatmeal Cookies are packed with chewy dried cranberries, sweet cherries, crunchy almonds, and rich chocolate chips! Made with oil for a delightfully crispy exterior and chewy interior, and wholesome whole wheat flour for extra flavor, these cookies are a festive addition to your holiday baking. Enjoy them as classic cookies or bake them in a pan and slice into bars for easy sharing. Get ready for cookie perfection!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 166.4 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Holiday Oatmeal Cookies With Dried Fruit And Nuts

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How to Make Holiday Oatmeal Cookies With Dried Fruit And Nuts

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Beat well using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine 3 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup dried cherries, 1/2 cup slivered almonds, and 1 cup chocolate chips.
  8. Add the oat mixture to the batter and stir until evenly distributed.
  9. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
  10. Gently flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
  11. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

9g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Holiday Oatmeal Cookies With Dried Fruit And Nuts?

Holiday Oatmeal Cookies With Dried Fruit And Nuts takes about 43 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 23 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Holiday Oatmeal Cookies With Dried Fruit And Nuts?

Holiday Oatmeal Cookies With Dried Fruit And Nuts has approximately 166.4 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Holiday Oatmeal Cookies With Dried Fruit And Nuts?

The key ingredients for Holiday Oatmeal Cookies With Dried Fruit And Nuts are Vegetable Oil, Eggs, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Maple Extract, Whole Wheat Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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