BLACK FOREST OATMEAL CRISPS

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Although the recipe for my hearty chocolate-cherry novelties is sized right for a bake sale or cookie exchange, it can be cut in half for smaller gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 14 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
6 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped or 1 cup white chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups chopped red candied cherries
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and extract. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.