Cherry Oatmeal Cookies
¾ c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
½ c. sugar
1 egg
¼ c. water
¾ t. almond extract
1 c. flour
1 t. salt
2 ½ c. oatmeal
1 c. dried cherries
1 c. chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350º. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add egg, water and almond extract. Mix in flour and salt. Stir in oatmeal, cherries and chocolate chips. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls on a lightly greased cookie sheet for 12 minutes. Makes 18 cookies

Judy Spalla
Decorah