Description
These Oatmeal Fig Cookies with Dark Chocolate Chunks are a delightful treat combining the sweetness of figs and the richness of dark chocolate, perfect for any cookie lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cups butter at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1–1/2 cups quick-cook dried oats
- 1 cup dried figs diced
- 9 ounces dark chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture.
- Stir in the oats, diced figs, and dark chocolate chunks until evenly combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, consider toasting the oats and chopped figs lightly before adding them to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Oatmeal Fig Cookies, Dark Chocolate Chunks, Cookies, Dessert, Baking