Healthier Oatmeal Cookies are a wholesome twist on the classic treat, made with nutritious ingredients like rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and natural sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup. These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor — often featuring add-ins like raisins, chopped nuts, or dark chocolate chips. Perfect for a guilt-free snack or a light dessert, they offer fiber, energy, and just the right amount of sweetness without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
- 1 c. quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 c. old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 c. whole-wheat flour
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter, softened
- 1/3 c. granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. applesauce
- 1/2 c. dried cherries
- 1/3 c. chopped dark chocolate, plus more for topping
Instructions
Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl,
whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
2. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in
egg, vanilla, and applesauce until combined. Mix in flour mixture until just combined. Fold in
dried cherries and chocolate.
3. Using a large cooking scoop, arrange balls of dough on prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each ball slightly. Top with more chocolate.
4. Bake until golden around edges, about 12 minutes.
