CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 large eggs
3 teaspoons grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a small bowl, soak cherries in hot water for at least 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, orange zest 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.