Cherry Oatmeal Cookies
A classic winter flavor meets a classic summer taste in Cherry Oatmeal Cookies. Try this sweet treat tonight!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried tart or sweet cherries, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated orange rind
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cup rolled oats
- 4 tablespoon hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Soak dried cherries in 1/2 cup hot water for 10 minutes.
- Drain well.
- Cream shortening with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla and orange rind until combined well.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Blend well.
- Combine the rolled oats and 4 tablespoons of hot water.
- Stir cherries and oats into batter.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden.