Cherry Almond Oatmeal cookies
1 1/2 to 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
11/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1½ teaspoons salt
2 1/2cups Oats
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup sliced almonds
Preheat oven to 350° F. Beat together wet ingredients till creamy. Add combined dry ingredients; mix well. Slowly stir in oats, cherries and almonds. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute on sheet, remove to wire rack.
Bar cookies: Bake 30 to 35 minutes in ungreased 13 x 9-inch metal pan.
