Black Forest Oatmeal Crisps

Name: Black Forest Oatmeal Crisps
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 14 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 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 (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 3/4 cup slivered almonds

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.

Ingredients

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 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 (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup slivered almonds

Directions

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.