Cherry Almond Chews
By alexscharft
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Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 tsp almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
- 3/4 cups chopped almonds or pecans
- 1 small jar maraschino cherries - drained and halved
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars.
Add eggs, then beat in extract.
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt–gradually add to creamed mixture.
Stir in coconut and nuts, if desired.
Drop in rounded teaspoons 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets.
Place a cherry half in the center of each one.
Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes.
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