Black Forest Oatmeal Crisps

Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter flavor shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 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 (1 ounce) chocolate baking squares, chopped or 1 cup vanilla chip
• 1 1/2 cups candied red cherries, chopped
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars.
• 2 add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• 3 beat in milk and extract.
• 4 combine flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
• 5 stir in the remaining ingredients.
• 6 drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
• 7 bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
• 8 remove to wire racks to cool.