Oatmeal and Dried Cherry Cookies

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Yield:
4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

  • 1 cup dark-brown sugar

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 2 cups dried sour cherries

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper;set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and baking powder; set aside.

  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or using a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat to incorporate. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating on low speed to combine. Stir in the oats and dried cherries.

  3. Using a 2-ounce scoop, drop the dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 6 inches between cookies. Bake until edges are just turning brown, about 20 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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