Add dried cherries to Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies for a special treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 c butter, softened (1/2 lb)
- 1-1/2 c packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (3 if at high altitude)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1-1/2 c flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 c old-fashioned oats
- 1 c dried tart cherries
- 1 c dark chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Gradually beat into creamed mixture.
- Stir in oats, cherries and chocolate chips.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on pans 1 minute.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.
Serves: Makes 6 dozen
Source: Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan Taste of Home