Oatmeal Cherry Cookies

Our continued quest for the perfect cookie!  Love this cookie.

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, or 1 cup apple butter
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups Quaker Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 cup dried cherries

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line 2 baking sheets with nonstick baking mats or parchment paper.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.  Place butter, sugar, and honey in the bowl of an electric mixer filled with the paddle attachment; beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.  Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat to combine.  With the mixer on low, gradually add reserved flour mixture and beat until incorporated.  Stir in oats and cherries.

3. Drop 1 tablespoon of dough at a time about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.   Bake until lightly golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.  Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.