Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons apple pie spice1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups dried cherries, chopped1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugars. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in cherries and orange zest.
Drop by 1/3 cupfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Press to form a 4-in. circle. Bake at 375° for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool.
