Meghan's Cookies

Submitted by BakerNurse

"Here is a fruity, oatmeal cookie I made up in honor of my beautiful daughter-in-law, Meghan."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 36-40 cookies

ingredients

• 1 cup Butter Flavor Crisco
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1⁄2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup dried tropical fruit (mango, papya & pineapple bits)

directions

1. Cream sugars and shortening together.
2. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
3. Add dry ingredients, mixing well.
4. Stir in fruit.
5. Drop by spoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 11-12 minutes.

Reviews

[whtbxrmom]

I am not a big fan of tropical dried fruit or oatmeal. I was making these to take to a friend because they sounded like something she might enjoy. I tried one to make sure they were gone and was surprised at how good they were. Delish when they were still warm from the oven. I may just have to keep some for our house too!

 

[Kennasmommy]

I really liked these cookies!! I made them with butter instead of crisco but turned out just fine. I would also suggest adding either white choc chips or maybe some macadamian (is that right?) nuts just for a variation. I also added more dried fruit than called for. I figured more is better right? Thanks for such a great recipe!