How To Make Chocolate Jubilee Cookies | Cooking With Kat (SD)

I found this recipe in one of my cooking magazines and thought that this would be absolutely perfect for Valentine's Day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup Shortening
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 to 3 tablespoons 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 (18 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 jar (16 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
• 1 cup sliced almonds, optional

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, one at the time, beating well after each addition.  Add extract.
   
2. In another bowl, combine the flour, oats, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Mix about just a little.
3. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix well.
   
4. Fold in chocolate chips, cherries and almonds.
5. Roll into 1-1/2 inch balls and place 3 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are firm.
   
6. Remove to wire rack to cool.
7. EAT TILL YOU DROP!