GIANT CHERRY OATMEAL COOKIES

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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup(s) shortening
1/2 cup(s) butter, softened
3/4 cup(s) packed brown sugar
1/2 cup(s) sugar
2 - eggs
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
2 1/2 cup(s) old fashioned oats
1 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour
2 - apple pie spice
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 1/2 cup(s) dried cherries, chopped
1/2-1 teaspoon(s) grated orange peel

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter, and sugars. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in cherries and orange peel.
  • Drop by 1/3 cupfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Press to form a 4 inch circle. Bake at 375F for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool.

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