Oatmeal cookies with cherries

4 servings

30 minutes

Cherry oatmeal cookies are a delicate and aromatic treat from Chinese cuisine. The recipe is based on the harmony of sweet oats and the light tartness of cherries, creating a unique flavor with a crispy crust and soft center. These cookies are perfect for cozy tea times and light snacks. In China, such desserts are often paired with herbal teas to highlight their natural tones. The simplicity of preparation makes this recipe accessible even for beginner cooks.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 659.2
• Proteins: 6.1g
• Fats: 33.7g
• Carbohydrates: 84.5g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 0.5 glass
• Sugar: 0.5 glass
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Butter: 150 g
• Vanillin: pinch
• Oat flakes: 0.5 glass
• Salt: pinch
• Dried cherries: 200 g
• Soda: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Beat room temperature butter with sugar until a white mass forms. Add an egg, sifted flour, baking soda, salt, vanillin, and crushed oatmeal (it's better to crush large flakes by hand; or use small ones - number one or two). Mix everything thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g
   • Sugar: 0.5 glass
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Wheat flour: 0.5 glass
   • Soda:  pinch
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Vanillin:  pinch
   • Oat flakes: 0.5 glass

2. Next, add cherries to the dough and knead everything again; the dough should be slightly sticky.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried cherries: 200 g

3. Put the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

4. Roll out the chilled dough and cut it.

5. Bake the cookies for 15-18 minutes at 160 degrees.