-either cut back on the recipe to make a smaller batch
-make them all and freeze some (they freeze quite well, I've done this before)
-bring them to holiday gatherings and watch them disappear.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 cups light-brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 cups quick cook oats (not old-fashioned)
- 2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1-1/2 packages (8 ounces each) chocolate chunks (3 cups)(I think semi-sweet or bittersweet chips are the best in this recipe, the darker chocolate is delicious with the cherries)
- 2 cups coarsely chopped dried sour cherries (you can also use dried cranberries if cherries aren't available or are too expensive)
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 degree F. Line 2 large baking pans with parchment paper.(yes, you do want to use the 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 degree F 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.
