Chewy Cherry Cookies

By Nanatimesthree

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 2 cups cornflakes
• 1 cup flakes coconut
• 1 cup Rice Krispies
• 1 1/2 cups dried cherries
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• optional

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Cream the butter and sugars in mixing bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, Add vanilla.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Slowly add to creamed batter. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by tablespoons 2" apart on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cook on wire rack.

Makes 5 dozen.