Cherry Cookies

These cookies combine cherry and vanilla, a match made in heaven.

• 1 cup margarine, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 package (10 ounces) vanilla-flavored morsels or
• 1 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate
• 1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries
• 1 cup coarsely chopped cashews

METHOD

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Put margarine, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed 3 to 4 minutes, or until well mixed.

Combine flour and baking soda. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture; mix well.

Stir in vanilla-flavored morsels, dried cherries and cashews.

Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until light golden brown. Do not overbake. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Store in a tightly covered container. These cookies freeze well.

Makes 4 to 5 dozen.

recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Adapted with permission from The Cherry Marketing Institute. Thank you.

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