Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Cherry Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups old-fashioned oats; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 package (10 ounces) cherry chips; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min./batch YIELD: about 4 dozen.

I like to make these old-fashioned treats with raspberry chips, but cherry-flavored work well in a pinch to add color and sweetness. These cookies stack nicely for packing. —Betty Huddleston, Liberty, Indiana

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) cherry chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips and walnuts.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 129 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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