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

Time 30m

Yield about 14 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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.