Toffee Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 1 cup bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup toffee pieces

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Sift together flour and baking soda and set aside.

3. 3

   Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add egg, and mix on high speed.

5. 5

   Add vanilla extract. Add flour mixture a bit at a time until well combined.

6. 6

   Add oatmeal, cherries, chocolate, and toffee pieces.

7. 7

   Divide dough into three equal portions.

8. 8

   Roll into logs using plastic wrap, approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

9. 9

   To bake, cut logs into 3/4 inch pieces.

10. 10

    Bake on parchment-lined baking sheet until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove from oven, and transfer to a baking rack to cool.

12. 12

    These are perfect to bake immediately, refrigerate for one to two days or freeze for up to a month.