 Cherry Almond Chews
Cherry Almond Chews
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped almonds or pecans
1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained, halved
In a mixing bowl cream shortening and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time,beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour baking soda and salt,gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in coconut and nuts if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Place a cherry half in the center of each cookie. Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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