Cherry Almond Chews

Name: Cherry Almond Chews
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 3/4 teaspoon almond extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups flaked coconut; 3/4 cup chopped almonds or 3/4 cup pecans; 1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained,halved

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped almonds or 3/4 cup pecans
1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained,halved

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl cream shortening and sugar.
2

Add the eggs one at a time,beating well after each addition.
3

Beat in extract.
4

Combine the flour baking soda and salt,gradually add to creamed mixture.
5

Stir in coconut and nuts if desired.
6

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
7

Place a cherry half in the center of each cookie.
8

Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
9

Remove to wire racks to cool.