These Soft Oatmeal Dried Apricot Cookies are the perfect treat for any time of the day. Packed with wholesome ingredients like cashews, oat flakes, and dried apricots, they are deliciously chewy and satisfying. The addition of vanilla sugar, ground cinnamon, and orange peel gives them a delightful aroma and flavor. With a simple preparation process and baking time of just 12-15 minutes, you can quickly whip up a batch of these scrumptious cookies. Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
✦ 60 grams of cashews
✦ 60 grams of dried apricots
✦ 150 grams of oat flakes
✦ 3 grams of vanilla sugar
✦ A pinch of salt
✦ 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
✦ 100 grams of wheat flour
✦ 8 grams of baking powder
✦ Orange peel (from one orange)
✦ 60 milliliters of vegetable oil
✦ 40 grams of honey
✦ 1 egg
✦ 70 grams of chocolate chips
Instructions:
1- Get ready to bake by preheating your oven to a toasty 180 °C (356 °F). This optimal temperature will create the ideal
environment for your Soft Oatmeal Dried Apricot Cookies to bake to perfection.
2- Start by chopping the cashews into small pieces. You can use a knife or place them in a food processor briefly to achieve the desired texture. Set aside.
3- Chop the dried apricots into small chunks. You can adjust the size based on your preference, but aim for bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
4- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flakes, vanilla sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, wheat flour, and baking powder. Thoroughly combine the dry
ingredients to guarantee a uniform distribution of flavors and textures throughout the cookie dough.
5- Grate the orange peel from one orange and add it to the bowl. This will add a lovely citrusy flavor to the cookies.
6- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, honey, and egg until well combined. The mixture should become slightly frothy.
7- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture and mix thoroughly until a sticky dough forms.
8- Add the chopped cashews, dried apricots, and chocolate chips to the dough. Gently incorporate the ingredients together until they are uniformly
distributed, ensuring that each bite of your Soft Oatmeal Dried Apricot Cookies is a delightful medley of flavors.
9- Prepare your baking sheet by either lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with oil, providing a non-stick surface for your Soft Oatmeal
Dried Apricot Cookies to bake to perfection.
10- Scoop out portions of the dough using a spoon or cookie scoop and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each
cookie for spreading.
11- Flatten each dough portion slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingertips.
12- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown.
13- Once they emerge from the oven, gently remove the cookies and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. This brief rest will give the
Soft Oatmeal Dried Apricot Cookies a chance to set and develop their tempting chewy texture before transferring them to a wire rack for further cooling.
Next, delicately transfer the freshly baked cookies onto a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely. This crucial step ensures that your Soft Oatmeal
Dried Apricot Cookies attain the ideal texture and maintain their softness before indulging in their irresistible goodness.
14- Enjoy these Soft Oatmeal Dried Apricot Cookies as a delightful snack or dessert!
These cookies are best stored in an airtight container to maintain their soft and chewy texture. They can be enjoyed for several days, but they are so delicious that they might not last that long!
Indulge in the goodness of these Soft Oatmeal Dried Apricot Cookies, and savor the combination of crunchy cashews, sweet apricots, and rich chocolate chips. Each bite will transport you to cookie heaven!