Cherry Cookies

Name: Cherry Cookies
Ingredients: 1/3 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 egg, well beaten; 1 tsp. grated lemon rind; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 1/2 Tbsp. maraschino cherry juice; 1 c. flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 c. chopped nuts; 1/2 c. chopped raisins; 1 c. crushed corn flakes; 24 maraschino cherries

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 Tbsp. maraschino cherry juice
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. chopped raisins
1 c. crushed corn flakes
24 maraschino cherries

Directions

1

Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly; add egg, lemon rind, vanilla and cherry juice.
2

Beat well.
3

Add sifted dry ingredients, then raisins and nuts.
4

Drop from teaspoon into crushed cereal, roll into balls, coat well and top with maraschino cherries.
5

Bake on greased cookie sheets in hot oven (400°) about 10 minutes or until delicately browned.
6

Recipe makes two dozen.