Chewy Oatmeal Cookies with Golden Raisins, Dried Cranberries, Chocolate Chunks, and Walnuts
- 1 Cup Butter
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar (I like to use dark)
- ½ Cup White Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons (generous) Molasses
- 3 Cups Rolled Oats (Can be Gluten Free)
- 1 ½ Cup Flour
- 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 4 Teaspoons Corn Starch
- 1 ½ Cups Dried Cherries
- 1 ½ Cups Golden Raisins
- 2 Tablespoons Orange Zest
- 1 Cup Dark Chocolate Chunks/Chips
- Author: chrissy@mythankfultable.com
- Dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to a few days but can be mixed and baked.
- Preheat oven to 325*
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or Silicone mats.
- In a mixer with a paddle attachment, combine butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add in eggs and molasses and combine until smooth.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cornstarch, and cinnamon.
- Add dry ingredients to butter mixer until combined.
- Stir in dried cherries, zest, raisins, chocolate chunks.
- Scoop dough onto prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for approx. 12 minutes. Allow to cool.