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Chocolate Jubilees

By: LaVera Fenton

"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."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 33 servings

Ingredients

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sliced almonds

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter , shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine flour, oats, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Transfer to a larger bowl if necessary. Stir in cherries, chocolate chips and almonds if desired.
Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.