Chocolate Jubilees

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 -3 teaspoons almond extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup baking cocoa
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
• 1 cup almonds, sliced (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. beat in extract. combine the flour, oats, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. transfer to a larger bowl if necessary. stir in chocolate chips, cherries and almonds if desired.
• 2 roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. place 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are firm. remove to wire racks to cool. yield: about 5-1/2 dozen.