1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. quick cooking oats
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries

In large bowl beat butter until softened. Add sugars and beat until fluffy. Add egg and extract; beat well. In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, salt and oats. Add dry ingredients to cream mixture a little at a time until well mixed. Add cherries and chocolate chips alternately until mixed together.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes or until golden. Let cool 1 minute and then to wire rack. Makes about 36 cookies.