CHOCOLATE JUBILEES

Chocolate Jubilees image

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Time 30m

Yield 5 1/2 dozen cookies, 33 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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)

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 40.4, Sodium 273.7, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 32.7, Protein 4