Oaty Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Roughly chop the dried cherries and reconstitute for about 5 or 10 minutes in some hot water (just enough to cover them). Drain well.

Beat softened butter and sugars together. Mix in egg, add vanilla.

Mix dry ingredients together (flour, baking soda and salt) then add them to the wet ingredients.

When the flour is incorporated, add the rolled oats. (Note: using old-fashioned oats will give the cookies a slight lacy texture. If you prefer them a little chewier and “together” you may prefer to use quick oats.) Stir in the drained cherries and chocolate chips.

Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking pan. Bake for about 10 minutes (watch carefully–do not overcook). Makes 24 cookies.

I’m thinking that next time I may add 1/2 cup of chopped blanched almonds. Or walnuts.