GIANT CHERRY OATMEAL COOKIES

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These colossal cookies taste best when golden around the edges and moist and chewy in the center. With a glass of milk, they're polished off in no time by my grandchildren. -Irene McDade, Cumberland, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups dried cherries, chopped
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • 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 the creamed mixture. Stir in cherries and orange zest., Drop by 1/3 cupfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Press to form a 4-in. circle. Bake at 375° for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Dr Shahed
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think next time I'll use half the amount of sugar.


austin chen
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These cookies are the best! They're so soft and chewy, and the cherries are the perfect addition. I love that they're not too sweet, and they're also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again and again!


Prem Lama
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I was disappointed with these cookies. They were dry and crumbly, and they didn't have much flavor. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Heather Frehner
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These cookies are delicious! I love the chewy texture and the sweet and tart flavor of the cherries. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Md shamim Mia
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Not bad! I thought the cookies were a little bland, but they were still pretty good. I think next time I'll add some chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.


Mehdi Yari
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These cookies are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, and the cherries are the perfect addition. I love that they're not too sweet, and they're also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again and again!


Mubi Rajput
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added a little more butter or oil to the batter. Otherwise, they were pretty good.


Jonson Mansam
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These cookies are delicious! The oats give them a nice chewy texture, and the cherries add a pop of sweetness. I also love the fact that they're not too sweet. I'll definitely be making these again.


Namanya Zuriakah
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. The only thing I do differently is add a little bit of cinnamon to the batter. It gives them a nice warm flavor.


Humaun Azad
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These cookies are absolutely delicious! They're soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness from the cherries. I love the addition of oats, which gives them a nice texture and makes them feel more filling. I'll definitely be maki