Cherry-Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

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:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
4. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
5. Gradually beat into creamed mixture.
6. Stir in oats, cherries and chocolate chips.
7. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
9. Cool on pans 1 minute.
10. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Serves:   Makes 6 dozen
Source:  Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan  Taste of Home