1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. sugar

Turn oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixer bowl beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until softened (about 30 seconds). Add brown sugar and sugar and beat until fluffy.

1 egg
1/4 tsp. almond extract (optional)

Add egg and, if desired, almond extract. Beat well.

1 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. With mixer on low speed gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until well mixed.

1 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 c. semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 c. coconut

With a wooden spoon stir in oats, chocolate pieces, chopped cherries, and coconut. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake in the 375 degree oven 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Let cool on cookie sheets 1 minute.