Hey cookie monsters! Get ready to fall in love with these chunky goodies loaded with yummy bits of dried cherries, coconut shreds, whole oats, and dreamy white chocolate chips. Whipping up a bunch of these babies is the ultimate way to show some love to your fam. They’re the kind of cookies that hit you with that soft, chewy middle and surprise you with just the right amount of crunch around the edges. Seriously tasty and oh-so-fun to eat!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 24

Ingredients:

1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 C. butter, softened

1/2 C. granulated sugar

1/3 C. packed light-brown sugar

1 large egg

1, 1/2 tsp. vanilla or maple or rum extract

1 C. dried cherries, cranberries  or raisins 

1 C. flaked coconut

1 C. quick-cooking oats

1 C. white chocolate chips

What to do:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare 2 baking sheets with cooking spray or a Silpat.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

In a large bowl, whip together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Add in slowly the flour mixture. Stir in cherries, coconut, oats, and white chocolate chips.

Drop dough, 2 T. each, on your prepared baking sheets; spacing cookies 2 inches apart. Bake in preheated oven 11 – 14 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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