2 : c Sliced almonds (about 8 oz)
12 : oz Milk chocolate or semi-sweet
-chocolate : -chocolate chips (2 cups)
2 : Sticks (8-oz) butter, cut
-into : -into bits
1 : /2 c Firmly packed light brown
-sugar : -sugar
1 : c Margarine or butter,
-softened : -softened
1 : c Firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 : c Granulated sugar
2 : Eggs
1 : ts Vanilla
1 : 3/4 c All-purpose flour
1 : ts Baking soda
1/2 : ts Baking powder
1/2 : ts Salt (opt)
2 : c QUAKER Oats (quick or
0: Soften yeast in lukewarm water
1: (Use warm water for dry yeast
2: ) Pour scalded milk over sugar, salt and butter
3: Cool to lukewarm
4: Stir in 1 cup flour and eggs
5: Add softened yeast and oats
6: Combine 1/4 cup flour and candied fruits; stir to coat fruits evenly with flour
7: Add to dough; mix well
8: Stir in enough more flour to make a soft dough
9: Turn out on lightly floured board or canvas; knead until smooth and satiny, about 10 minutes
10: Round dough into ball; place in greased bowl; brush lightly wtih melted shortening
11: Cover and let rise in warm place until double in size, about 1 hour
12: Punch dough down; cover; let rest 10 minutes
13: Divide dough in half
14: From one half, pinch off 17 pieces of dough; shape to form balls
15: Arrange balls in the shape of a Christmas tree on greased cooky sheet
16: Brush lightly with melted butter
17: Repeat with other half of dough
18: Cover; let rise in warm place until nearly double in size, about 1 hour
19: Bake in preheated moderate oven (375 F
20: ) about 20 minutes
21: Decorate with confectioners' sugar frosting and candied citron
22: File ftp://ftp
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