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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
1 jar (16 oz) maraschino cherries, drained and halved
Directions:
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. 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 the creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut and nuts. Drop by rounded tsp. 2" apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Place a cherry half in the center of each cookie. Bake @ 350º for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
7 dozen

 

 

 

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