Black Forest Oatmeal Fancies

Directions

Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

Grease baking sheets with shortening.

In large bowl, combine shortening, sugar, egg, milk, vanilla and almond extracts.

Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well-blended.

In another bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt.

Mix into creamed mixture at low speed just until blended.

Stir in chocolates, cherries and almonds.

Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Do not overbake.

Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet.

Remove cookies to foil to cool completely.