2	cups	margarine, softened
2	cups	brown sugar
1	cup	granulated sugar
4		eggs
2	tsp.	vanilla extract
3	cups	all-purpose flour
2	tsp.	baking powder
1	tsp.	salt, optional
4	cups	quick-cooking or old fashioned oats, uncooked
3	cups	dried tart cherries
2	cups	semi-sweet chocolate morsels

1. Put margarine, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Add eggs and vanilla; Beat until smooth.

3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture, beating until smooth.

4. Add cherries and chocolate chips mixing until combined.

5. Portion with a No. 40 scoop 3 x 5 on lightly greased 18x26x1-inch full sheet pan. Bake in a 375 degree standard oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until light brown.

6. Let cool 1 minute; remove to wire rack to cool completely. Store in a tightly covered container.

Yield: 96 cookies
Nutrition information per serving: Calories 120; Calories from fat 45; % calories from fat 5g; Saturated fat 1.5g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 85mg; Total carbohydrate 19g; Dietary fiber less than 1 g; Protein 1g.