Cherry Hazelnut Oat Bliss: Chewy Holiday Cookies 🍒🌰

Cherry and Hazelnut Oat Cookies 🍒🌰

Overview:

These delightful Cherry and Hazelnut Oat Cookies are a perfect treat to share with loved ones, especially during the holiday season. With a chewy, crumbly texture and a burst of flavors from dried cherries and crunchy hazelnuts, these cookies are bound to impress. Plus, this recipe is incredibly easy to double or triple, making it ideal for gatherings or gift-giving.

• Recipe Name: Cherry and Hazelnut Oat Cookies
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 9 cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup clear honey
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup dried cherries (plus 2 tablespoons for topping)
• 2 tablespoons dried cherries (for topping)
• 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 247.8
• Fat: 13.2g
• Saturated Fat: 6.8g
• Cholesterol: 27.1mg
• Sodium: 178.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 1.6g
• Sugar: 13.3g
• Protein: 3.5g

Instructions:

1. Preparation: Lightly grease a cookie sheet and preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

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2. Prepare Honey Mixture: In a small pan, combine the unsalted butter, clear honey, and sugar. Cook over low heat until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally. Once melted and combined, remove from heat and set aside.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour, rolled oats, and 1/2 cup of dried cherries.

4. Combine Ingredients: Pour the honey mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix well using a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms. (Using a wooden spoon is recommended for best results!)

5. Shape Cookies: Divide the dough into 9 equal portions. Roll each portion into a round ball and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten each ball into a 1/2 inch thick round.

6. Add Toppings: Sprinkle the tops of the cookies evenly with the remaining 2 tablespoons of dried cherries and the chopped hazelnuts. Gently press the toppings into the dough.

7. Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for approximately 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside.

8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling. This helps them set and develop their chewy, crumbly texture.

9. Serve and Enjoy: Once completely cooled, serve these delightful Cherry and Hazelnut Oat Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage. Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite!

Tips:

• For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.
• Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Feel free to customize these cookies by adding in your favorite nuts or dried fruits.
• Don’t skip the step of allowing the cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack, as this helps them set properly.
• These cookies make a wonderful homemade gift when packaged in decorative bags or boxes. Spread some holiday cheer with a batch of these delicious treats! 🎁

With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, these Cherry and Hazelnut Oat Cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household. Whip up a batch today and watch them disappear in no time!