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Cherry Chocolate Cookies (Fancy little cookies) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
½ cup shortening
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
1 1-ounce square unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 cup sifted enriched flour

1 slightly beaten egg white
1 cup broken walnuts or pecans

⅓ cup cherry preserves
Directions:
Directions:
Cream together shortening, sugar, salt and egg yolk till light and fluffy. Blend in chocolate. Stir in flour. Chill ½ hour. Shape in 1-inch balls; dip in egg white and roll in nuts.

Place 2½ inches apart on a greased cookie sheet; press centers with thumb.

Bake in moderate 350º oven 8 minutes. Remove from oven; press centers again.

Bake 8 minutes longer or till done.

Cool slightly; remove from pan.

Just before serving, fill centers with preserves.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Makes 3 dozen.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
"Perfect for a February party. Each cookie is rolled in nuts, topped with cherry preserves -- "

 

 

 

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