Christmas Cherries

Name: Christmas Cherries
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 1 egg yolk, beaten; 1 Tbsp. orange rind, grated; 1 1/2 tsp. lemon rind, grated; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 c. cake flour, sifted; 1 egg white (unbeaten); 3/4 c. nuts, chopped; 6 glazed cherries, cut in small pieces

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 Tbsp. orange rind, grated
1 1/2 tsp. lemon rind, grated
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. cake flour, sifted
1 egg white (unbeaten)
3/4 c. nuts, chopped
6 glazed cherries, cut in small pieces

Directions

1

Mix shortening, sugar, egg yolk, grated orange, lemon rind, vanilla and lemon juice until light and fluffy.
2

Add flour and beat just long enough to mix.
3

Chill until easy to handle.
4

Form dough into 1/2-inch balls; roll in egg white and then in nuts. Place on greased cookie sheets.
5

Press cherry into top of each cookie.
6

Bake at 350° for approximately 10 minutes.