Chocolate Cherry Pecan Cookies

Rich chocolate, tart cherries, crunchy pecans and chewy oats all come together to create this perfect symphony of flavors and textures. 

Chocolate Cherry Pecan Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups oats
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 3/4 cup dried cherries, chopped

Preheat oven to 350F.

Using a stand mixer, cream the butter. Add the sugars and beat until fluffy. Scrape down the bowl and add the eggs and vanilla. Add the oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat on low speed until combined. Add the chocolate, pecans, and cherries. 

If you desire a thicker cookie, chill dough in the fridge for at least 2 hours. For a thinner crisp, but chewy cookie, bake immediately.

Using a small cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto a greased cookie sheet. Leave about 2in of space between each cookie. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes. Cool on the pan for 5 to 7 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.

Makes 4 dozen cookies

Notes from the Chef

-Mix and match any myriad of chocolates or dried fruits 

-Pour yourself a glass of milk and enjoy the moment these come out of the oven - you'll thank me later