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giant cherry oatmeal cookies

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For giant cherry oatmeal cookies

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

How To Make giant cherry oatmeal cookies

  • 1
    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.
  • 2
    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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