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Oatmeal Cherry Walnut Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Chef Doogie

"Old-fashioned caramelized sugar oatmeal cookies like my Grandma in Abilene, Kansas used to make, updated with Dried Tart Cherries and crunchy walnuts. Yumm!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 18 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 -4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup dried cherries

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a mixer bowl, combine the white sugar, brown sugar and shortening. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time mixing well after each one. Beat mixture until well combined.
  3. Mix in the milk, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and vanilla to the egg mixture. Beat for one minute. Add the flour and mix until incorporated. Add the walnuts and mix again. Add the oats one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the dried tart cherries and mix just until they are distributed evenly.
  4. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Do not shape them, they will spread evenly during the baking process. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 13 minutes. The tops of the cookies should just turn a light golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and let sit on the sheets for about 5 minutes before moving the cookies to cooling racks. Let cookies cool to room temperature than place in airtight containers for storage.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2003 by Dee
These were delicious, and a nice change from the standard oatmeal cookie. Changes I made: ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2006 by WENGER6
I have to agree with previous "Razen Kane"'s review on this one. Not a spectacular cookie. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2005 by CHEFJULIE1
These were fabulous oatmeal cookies, however next time I would leave out the cherries, as they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2005 by BUNMAKER1
I made these cookies a few days ago. These were the best! I made them with dried cranberries... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2005 by ERIN WYNNE
Very good! Unless you want your cookies to be round like a meatball you should press them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2004 by Cam Mac
A great alternative to traditional chocolate chip cookies. Although very easy to make and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by RAIZENKANE
These were not at all what I expected. They had OK flavor (a little bland), but they baked up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by CATHYB
Very good cookies-stay nice and soft and chewy-I used candied cherries because I could not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by ACG2377
These were wonderful, especially when they were warm from the oven. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2003 by ALLYALL
this is an awesome oatmeal cookie recipe. the mix-ins of cherries and walnuts are very good,... MORE

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