Banana Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

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Loaded with tender oats, soft dried cherries, and lots of banana flavor, these banana cherry oatmeal cookies are an unexpected yet delightful twist on oatmeal cookies!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings cookies

Calories 138kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 3/4 cup)
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1-1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Place butter and brown sugar in the bowl of a large stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment OR in a large mixing bowl with a wooden spoon. Mix on medium speed or by hand until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add mashed banana and vanilla and mix until smooth.
Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate medium bowl. Add to butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms. Fold in dried cherries (dough will be slightly sticky).
Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop dough out into 1-in balls. Place balls 1-2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets and very gently flatten balls slightly.
Bake cookies at 350F 10-12 minutes until cookies are a light golden brown. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on baking sheet 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days. Cookies may also be frozen up to 2 months.

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