Oatmeal Cherry Cookies

Info
Cherries, Dried by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
 * Serves: 48

Ingredients

 * 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
 * 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
 * ½ cup granulated sugar
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1½ cups all-purpose flour
 * 1 teaspoon baking powder
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 2 cups oats
 * 1½ cups dried cherries
 * 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

 * 1) Beat margarine, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
 * 2) Mix in eggs and vanilla, beating well.
 * 3) Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to egg mixture.
 * 4) Stir in oats, cherries, and chocolate chips.
 * 5) Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
 * 6) Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown.
 * 7) Let cool 1 minute, then remove to wire racks to cool.
 * 8) Store in a tightly-covered container.