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Oatmeal Cherry Pecan Monster Cookies

These Oatmeal Cherry-Pecan Cookies are perfect for any time! They are Wholesome enough for breakfast. They are Perfect for an afternoon snack and impressive on a buffet table.
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 18 cookies
Author Doug Bakes Staff

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temp
  • 2 cups brown sugar Packed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • 2 cups dried cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350f. Line baking sheets with parchment.
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  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.

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  3. In a stand mixer, beat butter and both sugars until creamy, add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition,  Add vanilla and mix until incorporated.

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  4. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
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  5. Stir in oats, pecans, and cherries.
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  6. Using a 6 oz scoop, combine two scoops of dough and form into a ball. Place six balls on the cookie sheet spaced 2 inches apart.

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  7. Bake until golden, about 13 minutes. Let sit on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough.