Servings:
Makes 8 dozen cookies Servings
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 cup (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 1/2 cup light-brown sugar
- 3 cup eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cup quick cook oats (not old-fashioned)
- 2 cup chopped walnuts
- 5 1/2 cup packages (8 ounces each) chocolate chunks (3 cups)
- 2 cup coarsely chopped dried sour cherries
Preparation
Baking Directions:
1.Heat oven to 350°.
Line 2 large baking pans with parchment paper.
2.With an electric mixer, cream together the butter and both sugars.
Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then beat in vanilla.
Add flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and oats; slowly beat until blended.
3.Stir in walnuts, chocolate and cherries.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets.
4.Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Cool on pan on wire rack for 1 minute.
Transfer cookies directly to racks to cool completely.
