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    Cherry Almond Chew Cookies


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    posted to recipecircus by Stella

    List of Ingredients




    1 cup shortening
    1 cup sugar
    1 cup packed brown sugar
    2 eggs
    3/4 teaspoon almond extract
    2 1/2 cups flour
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1 teaspoon salt
    2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
    3/4 cup chopped pecans
    1 jar maraschino cherries (16 ounce)

    Recipe



    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. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Place a cherry half in the center of each. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. YIELD: 7 Dozen

 

 

 

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