Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

By Stephanie Rouse

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal

1 cup raisins

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh, frozen or dried cranberries

1 tablespoon grated orange peel

1 (12-ounce) package vanilla chips

Cooking Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in oats, raisins, cranberries and orange peel. Stir in vanilla chips.

2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Yield: 36 servings