Posted by: Patty on Tue, Mar 14, 00 at 19:51

Cherry Almond Chews

1 cup butter flavor Crisco
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon Almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups Flaked Coconut
3/4 cup chopped Almonds (opt.)
1 jar(16oz.)maraschino cherries,drained and halved
In mixing bowl,cream shortening and sugars.Add eggs,one at a time,beating well after each addition.Beat in extract.Combine flour,baking soda,and salt;gradually add to the creamed mixture.Stir in coconut and nuts.Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets.Place a cherry half in the center of each.Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.Remove to wire racks to cool.Yield about 7 dozen