Chocolate Chip Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in egg and vanilla.
3. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Stir in cherries and chocolate chips.
5. Drop by scant 1/4 cupfuls 3 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
6. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Cool for 1 minute before removing from baking sheets to wire racks.
8. Store in an airtight container.
9. Yield: 15 cookies.