Name: Cherry Almond Chews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening -; 1 cup sugar -; 1 cup packed brown sugar -; 2 large eggs, room temperature -; 3/4 teaspoon almond extract -; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -; 1 teaspoon baking soda -; 1 teaspoon salt -; 2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut -; 3/4 cup chopped almonds or pecans, optional -; 1 jar (16 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved -

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Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Cherry Almond Chews

1. 1 cup shortening -

2. 1 cup sugar -

3. 1 cup packed brown sugar -

4. 2 large eggs, room temperature -

5. 3/4 teaspoon almond extract -

6. 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -

7. 1 teaspoon baking soda -

8. 1 teaspoon salt -

9. 2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut -

10. 3/4 cup chopped almonds or pecans, optional -

11. 1 jar (16 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved -

How to cook deliciously - Cherry Almond Chews

1. Stage

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. 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 and mix well. Stir in coconut and nuts if desired.

2. Stage

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Place a cherry half in the center of each. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.