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    Grains, Dairy Cookies 1 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    1 c Shortening (part butter)
    1/2 c Confectioners sugar
    1 ts Vanilla
    1/2 ts Almond extract 1/2 tsp. red or green food
    Color
    2 1/4 c Flour
    1/2 ts Salt
    9 Candied quartered cherries
    1/4 c Broken nuts
    1/4 c Semi sweet chocolate pieces
    Easy Creamy Icing

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Mix shortening, sugar, flavorings & color. Blend flour & salt; stir
into shortening mixture. Chill 1 hour. Heat oven to 400. In palm of
hand, pat 1 level Tbls. dough into oblong about 3* 1 1/2". If dough
seems too dry, carefully add a few drops of cream. Lengthwise down
center, place "surprises"-2 chocolate pieces, 1 cherry quarter, 2
pieces of nuts. Mold dough around & shape into roll 3" long. Place on
ungreased sheet, turning end of roll to form foot of stocking. Bake
10-12 minutes. Cool. Ice tops & toes.
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