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.

Kalenga Ismail
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy.


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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


MD:IMRAN KHAN
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are a new family favorite!


Syeddaud
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They're festive and delicious!


Pablo
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These cookies are a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some extra butter next time.


Oaklynn Smiles
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I'm not a fan of cherries, so I used raisins instead. The cookies were still very good.


RAO SHAYAN
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Azalea Puckrey
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Alem Asege
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. I always have some on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Kate Lebogang
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the walnuts from the recipe. The cookies were still delicious!


iqra jahanzaib
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These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy snack. I love that I can just grab one and go.


Corbyn
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I'm not a big fan of oatmeal cookies, but these were surprisingly good. The cherries and spices really elevate the flavor.


Olamide Olamide
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We love making them together as a family.


Roxanne Price
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I had some trouble finding candied cherries, so I used dried cherries instead. The cookies still turned out great!


Montaz Miha
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The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still very good.


Stacy Duke
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I added some chopped walnuts to the batter for extra crunch. They were a hit with my family and friends!


Ernesto Faro
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were soft and chewy on the inside, with a crispy outer layer.


Shamim Hosan
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These cookies are incredibly delicious! The combination of oats, cherries, and spices creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures.