Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 21 |
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We run a cherry orchard, so I'm always dreaming up new cherry recipes. These cookies are among of my family's favorites.Pamela Alexander, Prosser, Washington Ingredients:
1 cup dried cherries, chopped |
1/3 cup hot water |
6 tablespoons shortening |
6 tablespoons butter, softened |
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
3 teaspoons grated orange peel |
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
3 cups quick-cooking oats |
1-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 teaspoon baking soda |
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, soak cherries in hot water for at least 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, orange peel and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips and cherries with liquid.
3. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
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