Makes 3 dozen
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups oats or quick oats
1 to 1 1/2 cups dried fruit, chopped
(If using apples, add 1 teaspoon more of cinnamon. I've tried apricots, apples, cherries and raisins. Cherries are my favorite because of the bright flavor. The ones in the picture are apple.)
Cream butter and sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and fruit. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes. Cool on wire rack and store in airtight containers.
