CHOCOLATE JUBILEES

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 to 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 semisweet chocolate chips
1 jar (16 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 cup sliced almonds, 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 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.