Cherry Macaroons
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
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Ingredients for - Cherry Macaroons

1. 1-1/3 cups shortening -
2. 1-1/2 cups sugar -
3. 2 eggs -
4. 1 teaspoon almond extract -
5. 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -
6. 2 teaspoons baking powder -
7. 2 teaspoons baking soda -
8. 1 teaspoon salt -
9. 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut -
10. 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped -

How to cook deliciously - Cherry Macaroons

1. Stage

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extract; mix well.

2. Stage

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut and cherries (dough will be very stiff).

3. Stage

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.