Bonnie Stern’s Extra-Large Apricot Oatmeal Cookies
π Cook Time: 17 minutes
π Prep Time: 15 minutes
π Total Time: 32 minutes
Description:
Bonnie Stern is a well-known Canadian chef, cooking instructor, television personality, and cookbook author. Her recipes are always great, and these Extra-Large Apricot Oatmeal Cookies are no exception! They’re perfect for dessert or as a snack, combining the wholesome goodness of oats with the sweet tanginess of apricots.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Fruit, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Potluck, < 60 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Unsalted butter |
| 3/4 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup | White sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 2 tbsp | Water |
| 1 tsp | Pure vanilla extract |
| 3/4 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 3/4 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 3 cups | Rolled oats |
| 1 cup | Dried apricots, chopped |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 338.3
- Fat Content: 13.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 48.1mg
- Sodium Content: 107mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 51.5g
- Fiber Content: 3.4g
- Sugar Content: 30.6g
- Protein Content: 5.2g
Servings: 12 large cookies
Instructions:
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Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, water, and pure vanilla extract until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the rolled oats until evenly distributed.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a thick batter forms.
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Add Apricots: Gently fold in the chopped dried apricots until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Form Cookies: Using about 3 tablespoons of batter for each cookie, scoop the dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave enough space between each cookie as they will spread during baking.
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Flatten Cookies: Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers to ensure even baking.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and bake the cookies for 14 to 17 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges and set in the middle.
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Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve: Once cooled, enjoy these delicious Extra-Large Apricot Oatmeal Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
These cookies are the perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers, making them irresistible to cookie lovers of all ages. Whether you’re enjoying them as a treat at home or sharing them at a potluck or gathering, they’re sure to be a hit!
