Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at www.tasteofhome.com

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

Cherry Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup packed brown sugar

½ cup sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

3 cups old-fashioned oats

1 ½ cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. salt

1 pkg. (10 oz.) cherry chips

½ cup chopped walnuts

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.

Drop by tablespoons 3 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 F. for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.              4 dozen

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