Cherry Oatmeal Cookie Bars

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Soft and chewy oatmeal cookie bars filled with dried cherries. These quick and easy cookie bars are so chewy and delicious, like a classic oatmeal cookie, but with the addition of the tart cherry flavor that everyone will love. These cherry oatmeal cookie bars make a great treat to enjoy anytime of the year for any occasion.

The cookie dough for these oatmeal cookie bars is made like a classic chewy oatmeal cookie dough, except with the addition of dried cherries added to the cookie dough. Press the cookie dough into a square baking dish and bake until the center of the cookie bars comes out clean with a toothpick. Let cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.

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Cherry Oatmeal Cookie Bars

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups quick oats
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup dried cherries

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, combine butter with sugar until fluffy.
2. Add in egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Add in the flour mixture, and mix until combined. Fold in the cherries.
3. Evenly press the cookie dough into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

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