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.
Cherry Oatmeal Cookie Bars
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add in egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Add in the flour mixture, and mix until combined. Fold in the cherries.
- Evenly press the cookie dough into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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