Christmas Cherries

8 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon rind

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and sugar; add beaten egg yolk, vanilla, orange and lemon rind and lemon juice and mix well.
  2. 2
    Add flour. Chill.
  3. 3
    Roll into small balls 1/2-inch in diameter.
  4. 4
    Roll in slightly beaten egg whites, then in chopped nuts.
  5. 5
    Place on cookie sheet and press on a small piece of candied cherry.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350° for about 20 minutes.

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