Hearty Oatmeal Pistachio Cookies with Cherries & White Chocolate
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Similar to oatmeal-raisin cookies, this thick and chewy Hearty Oatmeal Pistachio Cookies with Cherries & White Chocolate recipe is the perfect, hearty goodie-loaded cookies you’ll want to cozy up with when you want healthy, nutritious cookies for snacking or packing! Enjoy with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa!
More oatmeal cookies? You’ll love these Vanilla Iced Oatmeal Cookies, these Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cookies, these Chewy Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies and these Pumpkin Chai Oatmeal Cookies!
Why You’ll Love These These Hearty Oatmeal Cookies with Cherries, Pistachios & White Chocolate
- Perfectly Chewy and Hearty: These cookies are thick, chewy, and loaded with wholesome oats for a satisfying bite.
- Flavor Explosion: The combination of tart cherries, rich white chocolate, and crunchy pistachios creates an irresistible sweet and salty balance.
- Nutritious Twist: With ingredients like oats, pistachios, and dried cherries, they’re a heartier, more nutritious option for snacking or packing.
- Customizable Goodies: Swap out the nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips to suit your cravings or whatever you have on hand!
- Easy to Make Ahead: These cookies store and freeze beautifully, making them perfect for meal prep or whenever the cookie craving hits!
Ingredients You Need
Winter Harvest Oatmeal Cherry, Pistachio & White Chocolate chip cookie Recipe
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, can also make them healthier with whole wheat white flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon orange extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 & 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup dried cherries (raisins, dates or dried cranberries can be used as well)
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (pecans or walnuts can be used as well)
- optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips (chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips or milk chocolate chips can be used as well)
Instructions How to Make Hearty Oatmeal Cookies with Cherries, Pistachios & White Chocolate
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice/cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and both sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and both extracts. Gradually mix in flour mixture until incorporated. Mix in oats, dried fruit, nuts and chocolate chips until thoroughly combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded scoops or teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10-12 minutes for small cookies, 12-14 minutes for medium-sized cookies and 15-18 for large ¼ cup cookies. Make sure cookies are cooked on the top and not wet, but make sure not to overbake as well.
- Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. So good!
Hearty Oatmeal Pistachio Cookies with Cherries & White Chocolate Tips
- Once the cookies are set on the tops, they are baked. If the tops are still wet, they aren’t done baking. At the same time, make sure not to overbake cookies, for hearty dense, yet chewy oatmeal cookies, otherwise the cookies could become dry.
- Take care to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour can result in a hard, dense cookie that will not spread at all and will not be chewy whatsoever. More crumbly, dry and they could take longer to bake.
- Leave space between cookies when baking, but know the cookies will not spread too much, but they will definitely expand. You are adding in some yummy goodies, so those will help keep these thick and no flat cookies.
- If you want flatter cookies, you can smoosh these down some, and take some of the baking time off you timer, or you can add 1 & 1/3 cups of oats instead of 1 & 1/2 cups of oats. Don’t add more oats though, unless you’re adjusting your flour as well.
- Add more goodies on top of your cookies before or after they’ve baked. I prefer to add the white chocolate chips on top after the cookies are baked so they don’t brown on top.
Storing Oatmeal Cherry, Pistachio & White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- To keep these cookies fresh and chewy for longer, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you want to keep them even longer, you can freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months. Simply layer them between sheets of parchment paper in a freezer-safe container, and when you’re ready to indulge, let them thaw at room temperature or pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to bring back that fresh-out-of-the-oven warmth.
- If you want to prep ahead, the cookie dough can also be frozen. Scoop the dough into balls, freeze them on a baking sheet, then transfer the frozen dough balls to a resealable plastic bag. This way, you can bake fresh cookies whenever the craving strikes. Just add an extra minute or two to the baking time!
More Variations
- Boost Nutrition: Add flaxseed or chia seeds for extra omega-3s and a healthy fiber boost.
- More Crunch: Toss in sunflower or pumpkin seeds to give the cookies an added crunchy texture.
- Switch Up the Fruit: Swap the cherries for dried cranberries, golden raisins, or chopped apricots to change up the sweetness.
- Spice It Up: Try adding a dash of cardamom or nutmeg for a warm, spiced flavor twist.
- Customize to Taste: The recipe is super versatile, so adjust the mix-ins based on your preferences or dietary needs!
FAQ
Can I make these cookies gluten-free?
Yes! You can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend that works for baking. Just make sure the oats you use are certified gluten-free.
How do I make these cookies vegan?
To make them vegan, swap the butter for plant-based butter or coconut oil and use flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water per egg). Also, make sure your white chocolate chips are dairy-free.
Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
Quick oats will work, but the texture will be slightly different. Rolled oats provide a chewier texture, while quick oats will make the cookies a bit softer.
What other dried fruits can I use instead of cherries?
You can easily substitute the cherries with dried cranberries, raisins, chopped dates, or even dried apricots for a different flavor.
How can I store these cookies for longer?
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. If freezing the dough, scoop it into balls and freeze for easy baking later!
Enjoy the delicious combination of pistachios, cherries, and white chocolate in these Hearty Oatmeal Pistachio Cookies. The ultimate indulgence for oatmeal cookie lovers. Let’s bake!
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Hearty Oatmeal Pistachio Cookies with Cherries & White Chocolate
These Hearty Oatmeal Pistachio Cookies with Cherries & White Chocolate are thick, chewy, and loaded with delicious goodies! Made with wholesome oats, tart dried cherries, crunchy pistachios, and sweet white chocolate chips, they're perfect for a nutritious snack or indulgent treat. Customize with your favorite mix-ins and enjoy with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour can also make them healthier with whole wheat white flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon orange extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup dried cherries raisins, dates or dried cranberries can be used as well
- ½ cup chopped pistachios pecans or walnuts can be used as well
- optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips or milk chocolate chips can be used as well
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice/cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and both sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and both extracts. Gradually mix in flour mixture until incorporated. Mix in oats, dried fruit, nuts and chocolate chips until thoroughly combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded scoops or teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10-12 minutes for small cookies, 12-14 minutes for medium-sized cookies and 15-18 for large ¼ cup cookies. Make sure cookies are cooked on the top and not wet, but make sure not to overbake as well.
- Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. So good!
Notes
Hearty Oatmeal Pistachio Cookies with Cherries & White Chocolate Tips
- Once the cookies are set on the tops, they are baked. If the tops are still wet, they aren't done baking. At the same time, make sure not to overbake cookies, for hearty dense, yet chewy oatmeal cookies, otherwise the cookies could become dry.
- Take care to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour can result in a hard, dense cookie that will not spread at all and will not be chewy whatsoever. More crumbly, dry and they could take longer to bake.
- Leave space between cookies when baking, but know the cookies will not spread too much, but they will definitely expand. You are adding in some yummy goodies, so those will help keep these thick and no flat cookies.
- If you want flatter cookies, you can smoosh these down some, and take some of the baking time off you timer, or you can add 1 & 1/3 cups of oats instead of 1 & 1/2 cups of oats. Don't add more oats though, unless you're adjusting your flour as well.
- Add more goodies on top of your cookies before or after they've baked. I prefer to add the white chocolate chips on top after the cookies are baked so they don't brown on top.
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