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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup Chukar® Dried Cherries, any variety1 1/2 cups brown sugar1/2 cup sugar3/4 cup vegetable shortening2 large eggs1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups rolled oats1/4 cup hot water1 cup chocolate chips
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Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Soak dried cherries in apple juice or water at least 10 minutes. Drain well. In large mixing bowl, beat together brown sugar, sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla and orange rind. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and rolled oats. Stir half into sugar mixture, beating well. Add hot water and remaining flour-oat mixture. Mix in drained, chopped cherries and chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto greased baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Yields about 3 dozen 3 1/2 inch cookies.
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