Oatmeal cookies with dried fruits and chocolate drops
12 servings
40 minutes
Oatmeal cookies with dried fruits and chocolate chips are a refined dessert of Mediterranean cuisine, filled with warmth and coziness. Its origin traces back to traditional recipes of the region that value natural ingredients and harmonious flavor combinations. Crunchy oats create a soft yet dense texture, while apricots and dried cherries add vibrant fruity notes—from sweet to tart. Chocolate chips provide a subtle creamy depth, enriching the flavor. These cookies are perfect for cozy tea times; they can be served as a light dessert with coffee or taken on the go, enjoying every bite. They are not only tasty but also nutritious due to the oats and dried fruits. The simplicity of preparation makes them accessible for any cook.
1
Combine softened butter with sugar and powdered sugar, and beat with a mixer.
- Butter: 100 g
- Brown sugar: 100 g
- Powdered sugar: 100 g
2
Whisk the egg separately from the sugar and add it to the mixture.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Pour in warm water - add gradually to avoid it being too runny.
- Water: 50 ml
4
Add chopped dried fruits to the prepared dough (you can replace those specified in the recipe with any others; I like the combination of sweet apricots and sour cherries). Chocolate chips can be added if desired; they pair better with raisins.
- Dried cherries: 50 g
- Dried apricots: 50 g
- Chocolate drops: 20 g
- Vanilla essence: to taste
5
Mix the dough. Spoon the dough onto the baking paper, leaving space between the cookies as they spread a little.
6
Bake for 25 minutes, placing on the top level for the last 3 minutes for better baking of the cookies.