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white chocolate chip and cherry oatmeal cookies

February 13, 2019 26 Comments

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Pretty much my all-time favorite cookie! Oats, white chocolate chips, dried cherries, and a drizzle of white chocolate to top if off, if you’re feeling a little fancy. THE BEST. Easy to make, no dough chilling required, and the recipe easily feeds a crowd!

White chocolate cherry oatmeal cookies. this recipe

This recipe was originally published in April of 2018, but I just updated it with fresh photos!

First off, I have to thank my Mother-In-Law for this recipe! Funny enough, I knew of her homemade cookies in college before Grant and I were even dating!

Grant and I lived in the same dorm when we were sophomores at Drake and he often had cookies from home to share – including these. We were all drooling over how good these cookies were and he said, “My mom makes the best cookies!” She absolutely does!

White chocolate cherry oatmeal cookies.

Of course, I am a stinker and can never be given a recipe without making some of my own tweaks to it. I only changed two things here – I added the dried cherries and the drizzle of white chocolate

I couldn’t help myself, I had about 3/4 of a bag of dried cherries left in the pantry from when I made this AMAZING homemade chocolate bark a ways back. Those cherries were begging to be given some love! I am pleased to report that these cherries were quite satisfied with my decision to add them to these cookies – as were our bellies after we ate the cookies! I’m also pleased to report that I’m done acting like my food can talk to me, heh.

Cookie dough in a bowl.

Anyways – back to the cookies. This recipe does make quite a big batch (a little over 3 dozen cookies) so you can definitely cut the recipe in half. Another great option would be to freeze your cookie dough! I think I’ve talked about this before but it’s always a good idea to have an emergency stash of cookie dough in the freezer that you can pop into the oven at a moment’s notice.

Cookie dough balls on a baking tray.

To freeze this cookie dough – I recommend scooping or rolling the cookie dough into balls and freezing them on a cookie sheet. After they’re frozen, put the cookie dough balls into a ziploc bag and store in the freezer. I use this cookie dough scoop (affiliate link) for the job and it is honestly the best $5 dollars I have ever spent on a kitchen gadget!

I’ve never had cookie dough live long enough to test this but it’s commonly accepted that cookie dough can be kept in the freezer for up to three months! When you store your frozen cookie dough, label the ziploc bag with the type of cookie and the baking temperature and time so you don’t forget when you go back to bake them later.

I also love this silicone baking mat (affiliate link) (it was a gift from my mom – thanks mom!!). It helps cookies to spread evenly while baking and it makes clean-up a little easier too! Plus, it helps eliminate waste from continuing to buy cooking spray or parchment paper.

White chocolate cherry oatmeal cookies.

Voila – fresh baked cookies any time you want! I don’t know about you, but that sounds like pretty much the perfect life situation. A freezer full of white chocolate chip and cherry oatmeal cookies ready to be baked and eaten? Yes, please.

White chocolate cherry oatmeal cookies.

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White Chocolate Chip And Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

Delicious oatmeal cookies made with white chocolate chips and dried cherries! Finish them off with a drizzle of white chocolate if you're feeling fancy.
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Dessert
Keyword: Easy Cookie Recipe, Cookie Recipe for a crowd, White Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 40 cookies
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Stephanie Simmons

Ingredients

  • 1 stick + 2 TBS butter softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated or cane sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 cups uncooked oats
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • Optional: extra white chocolate, for melting + drizzling

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a few large cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. 
  • Make the cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamed. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and mix well, until creamed together and light + fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until just combined.
    Next, add the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until combined, scraping the bowl to make sure everything gets incorporated. Then, add the oats and mix again.
    Roughly chop the dried cherries, if desired. I did this because they were a bit big to start with. Stir the cherries and white chocolate chips into the dough.
  • Bake: Drop the cookie dough in balls onto baking sheet using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop. Bake for 8-10 minutes. They'll look almost done but there will still be some little puddles of wet looking batter - that's EXACTLY when to take them out! They'll set up more as they cool. If you cook them longer they'll be overdone. 
    Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Drizzle with a little melted white chocolate, if desired. 
  • Store: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temp for up to 1 week. 
  • Make ahead tip: Cookie dough can be made, rolled into balls, and frozen for up to three months. Freeze them on a cookie sheet and once frozen, transfer to a tupperware container or ziploc bag (this prevents them from sticking together before they're frozen). Bake from frozen - just add an extra minute or two. 

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal

 

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  1. Sandi says

    March 08, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    I followed this recipe exactly, and they turned out wonderful. The dough gets VERY thick so I had to mix in the last 3 ingredients with my hands. (I wore disposable kitchen gloves to keep my hands clean.)

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      March 11, 2022 at 6:08 pm

      So glad you enjoyed these cookies, Sandi!

      Reply
  2. Jackie says

    November 25, 2019 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    Just made these and they are delicious! I kept my dried cherries whole and used big white chocolate chunks. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      November 26, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      So glad to hear that, Jackie! These cookies are one of my all-time favorites 🙂

      Reply
  3. Karly says

    February 15, 2019 at 11:20 am

    Wow! These look so delicious!

    Reply
  4. Gail Kennedy says

    April 08, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    Ah these look delicious. Im definately trying them to use up some easter chocolate this week during half term

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      April 09, 2018 at 8:13 pm

      What a perfect idea, Gail!

      Reply
  5. Melissa says

    April 06, 2018 at 2:20 am

    Yummmy! I am always ? for new cookie recipes

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      April 07, 2018 at 11:27 am

      Me too! Cookie addict over here ??

      Reply
  6. Michelle @ Operation Husband Rescue says

    April 05, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    I was just looking for a new cookie recipe today that’s different from my regular boring chocolate chip recipe. This came at a perfect time. Plus, I can tell myself they’re healthy because they have fruit in them. 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      April 07, 2018 at 11:29 am

      The fruit definitely makes them healthier ? Enjoy!!

      Reply
  7. melve says

    April 05, 2018 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious oatmeal cookies made with white chocolate chips and dried cherries? I love the sound of it, I tried oatmeal cookies with chocolate and I can’t wait to add it with dried cherries.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      April 07, 2018 at 11:29 am

      Hope you enjoy! ❤️

      Reply
  8. Kendra B. says

    April 05, 2018 at 11:05 am

    5 stars
    Yum!! Cookies are my absolute fav! & These look incredible!! Pinned for later! 🙂

    Kendra b.
    http://www.helga-marie.com

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      April 07, 2018 at 11:29 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  9. Heather says

    April 04, 2018 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    What a fun flavor combo! I love cherries and white chocolate chips, so these are perfect! I also, love your idea to freeze the cookie dough. Fresh cookies all the time!

    Reply
  10. April says

    April 04, 2018 at 7:41 am

    I think my kids would love these. They look so chewy. Cranberries and White chocolate are a perfect match!

    Reply
  11. Kacie says

    April 04, 2018 at 6:12 am

    White chocolate and cherry sound like a match made in heaven. I never knew you could freeze cookie dough! That’s handy to know.

    Reply
  12. Lisa Killian says

    April 03, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    5 stars
    Oatmeal cookies are a favorite of mine! I never would have thought to add white chocolate and cherries to them! What a great combo and I hope to make these soon!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      April 07, 2018 at 11:56 am

      They’re one of my favorites too! Enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Fred says

    April 03, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    I love oatmeal cookies in any form, white chocolate chip and cherry sounds really interesting. I would love to try it, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      April 03, 2018 at 6:32 pm

      Thank you! Hope you love these cookies!

      Reply
  14. Asia says

    April 03, 2018 at 4:13 pm

    I really like your blog and recipes. I always find here something cool and yummy!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      April 03, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      Thank you so much! ❤️

      Reply
  15. Camila says

    April 03, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    Dried cherries and white chocolate chips! You’re speaking my language! I’d love to make this. And even more to eat them!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      April 03, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      Glad to hear it! ?

      Reply

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