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Cherry Almond Chews Recipe

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

 

 

 

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