Fruit Drops Florentine

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375*.
2. 2
   In a large bowl cream shortening and butter until well blended.
3. 3
   Add 1 cup flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda and vanilla.
4. 4
   Mix well.
5. 5
   Stir in almonds and cherries.
6. 6
   Beat until combined, then stir in remaining 1-1/4 cups flour.
7. 7
   Drop batter by teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden.
9. 9
   Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transfering to wire racks.
10. 10
    Makes 52 cookies using 1 1/2 in cookie scoop
11. 11
    In a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips and the 2 teaspoons shortening.
12. 12
    Cook over low heat to melt, stirring until smooth.
13. 13
    Drizzle over cookies.