Cherry Winks

Name: Cherry Winks
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 3 oz. pkg. cream cheese; 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. almond extract; 1 egg; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. soda; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 c. chopped pecans; 36 maraschino cherries, halved

10 ingredients

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Ingredients

1 c. shortening
3 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. soda
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. chopped pecans
36 maraschino cherries, halved

Directions

1

Cream shortening and cream cheese, gradually adding sugar. Beat well until light and fluffy. Add egg and almond extract, beating well. Combine flour, soda and salt; add to cream cheese mixture and beat well. Chill about 1 hour. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in pecans. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; press 1/2 cherry into center of each cookie. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.