Oatmeal Cherry Cookies
2 cups margarine, softened
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt, optional
4 cups quick-cooking or old fashioned oats, uncooked
3 cups dried tart cherries
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels
Put margarine, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large mixing
bowl. Beat until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add eggs and vanilla; Beat until smooth.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to
egg mixture, beating until smooth.
Add cherries and chocolate chips mixing until combined.
Portion with a No. 40 scoop 3 x 5 on lightly greased 18x26x1-inch
full sheet pan. Bake in a 375 degree standard oven 10 to 12 minutes,
or until light brown.
Let cool 1 minute; remove to wire rack to cool completely. Store in
a tightly covered container.
Yield: 96 cookies |