Take advantage of one truly great aspect of cookies by tailor making them based on preference or curiosity.

A great base for oatmeal cookies can be transformed by the addition of raisins, white chocolate chips, apricots (Ooo that would be good!), a swirl of peanut butter, or any possible combination that is limited only by your own imagination (or desire to prevent said cookie from being disgusting).

This rendition houses tart dried cherries paired with dark chocolate morsels that elevate a classic and give it a festive holiday vibe.

Cherry & Dark Chocolate Morsel Oatmeal Cookies

3 1/2 Cups Whole Rolled Oats
1 Cup Flour
1 Tsp. Baking Powder
1 Tsp. Salt
1 ½ Tsp. Cinnamon
¼ Tsp. Ground Ginger
2 Sticks Butter, Room Temperature
1 ½ Cups Brown Sugar
2 Eggs, Room Temperature
2 Tsp. Vanilla
1 Cup Dried Cherries
1 Cup Dark Chocolate Morsels

Preheat oven to 335°F
In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ground ginger
Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar
Add eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla
Gently incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet
Use a spatula to fold in the dried cherries and chocolate morsels
Scoop onto cookie sheets and bake 8-10 minutes til the edges are crisp and the center is just set

Enjoy with a mug of almond milk, or whatever favored cookie beverage you have on hand!