Giant Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

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Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 whole eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups rolled oat
1 ½ cups dried cherries
1 tsp finely shredded orange peel

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a cookie sheet then set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening and butter for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat thoroughly. Beat in flour. Using a wooden spoon, stir in oats, dried cherries, and orange peel.

2. Generously fill a 1/3 measuring cup with dough and drop onto a greased cookie sheet. Press into a 4-inch circle. Repeat with the remaining dough, placing cookies 3 inches apart.

3. Bake in oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden. Let stand 1 minute. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.

Yield

Makes 14 cookie

Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 10 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Makes 14 cookie
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 296
Calories from Fat: 135
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.95g
23%
Carbohydrates 37.74g
12%
Dietary Fiber 1.82g
7%
Saturated Fat 6.58g
32%
Calories 295.68kcal
14%
Cholesterol 17.43mg
5%
Protein 3.63g
6%
Sodium 63.79mg
2%
Calcium
0%
Iron
2%
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.