Fudgy Joy Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 3 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup finely chopped flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients; stir well, and set aside.
2. Combine butter and chocolate in a small saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring often, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; cool completely.
3. Add sugars to chocolate mixture, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in coconut and almonds. Cover and chill dough 1 hour.
4. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks, and cool completely.