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Chocolate Jubilees
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1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
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 (18 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 jar (16 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 cup sliced almonds, optional
In a large mixing 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.
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