When I first made these cookies , my beautiful friend Maggie came over , she stood in my kitchen, and ate the entire plate without taking a breath! I felt she earned the recipe to be named after her. She’s the greatest.

Preheat oven 180c/350f

• 1 cup flour(maybe a sprinkle more in the UK)
• ½ teaspoon baking  soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ cup butter-room temp
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg-lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1  2/3 cup oats
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• ¾ cup dried cherries-chopped

Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt. Set aside.

In separate bowl, (or kitchen aid with paddle attachment) blend butter , sugars.

Add vanilla, egg, and milk. Beat until smooth.

Add dry ingredients. Beat on low until incorporated.

Hand stir in oats, chocolate chips, orange rind, and cherries.

Scoop heaping tablespoon sized dough onto nonstick baking sheet.

Bake for 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Set some aside for yourself !! Maggie is coming over!