Cherry People

• 1 cup CHUKAR® Dried Cherries, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 large eggs
• 1 -1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 tablespoons grated orange rind
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup hot water

Soak cherries in apple juice or water at least 10 min. Drain well.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together sugars 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 the sugar mixture, beating well. Add hot water and remaining flour-oat mixture. Mix in drained, chopped cherries.

Drop by rounded tablespoons onto greased baking sheets.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 min., or until edges are golden brown.

Makes about 3 dozen 3-1/2 inch cookies.

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