MARASCHINO CHERRY NUT COOKIES

Maraschino Cherry Nut Cookies image

Provided by Deanna Rodgers

Categories Cookies

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 c butter, softened
2 1/4 c sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c reserved cherry juice
3 c oats, quick cooking, uncooked
1 1/2 c pecans, chopped
1 jar(s) 12-oz. maraschino cherries, drain & reserve juice, chop cherries

Steps:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets Bake 8 to 10 minutes Watch first batch closely, don't over bake. Makes 9 dozen
2. Sift flour, salt and soda, set aside.
3. In large bowl cream butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and cherry juice. Mix well. Add dry ingredient, small amounts at a time, mixing well. Stir in oats, cherries and pecans. Note: If mixture seems to stiff you can add a little more cherry juice.
4. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Watch first batch closely, don't over bake. Makes 9 dozen.