Apple-Cran-Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups rolled oats (200g)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (5g)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2g)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (2g)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.25g)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (113g)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (100g)
• 1 large egg (60g)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
• 1 cup dried cranberries (140g)
• 1 cup dried cherries (140g)
• 1 cup chopped apples (140g)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
4. Stir in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in cranberries, cherries, and apples.
5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
7. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per cookie (about 25g):

• Calories: 200
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sodium: 120mg
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 15g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Chewy and soft in the center
• Crispy edges
• Sweet and tart flavor balance
• Rich apple, cranberry, and cherry flavor

User Comments:

• "These cookies are absolutely delicious! They're the perfect combination of sweet and tangy."
• "I love the chewy texture and the generous amount of fruit in every bite."
• "These cookies are so simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser."
• "I added a sprinkle of chopped walnuts for an extra crunch."
• "I used dried blueberries instead of cranberries, and they turned out great."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free rolled oats and flour.
• If you don't have dried cranberries or cherries, you can substitute with raisins or other dried fruit.
• For a sweeter cookie, add an extra 1/4 cup of brown sugar.
• Let the cookies cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before enjoying to prevent them from breaking apart.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.