Chocolate Jubilees

Submitted by The Daycare Lady

"Rich and fudgy, these cookies make many appearances in care packages I send out. I combined several recipes and added maraschino cherries to come up with this winning recipe. From The Ultimate Cookie Collection"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 5 1/2 dozen cookies
• Serves: 33

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)

directions

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.