Name: Cherry-Pecan Balls
Ingredients: 1 c Shortening; 3 oz Cream cheese, softened; 1 c Sugar; 1 Egg; 1 ts Almond extract; 2 1/2 c Flour, all purpose; 1/4 ts Baking soda; 1/2 ts Salt; 1 3/4 c Pecans, finely chopped; 36 Maraschino cherries, halved

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs		Cookies	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Shortening
3	oz	Cream cheese, softened
1	c	Sugar
1		Egg
1	ts	Almond extract
2 1/2	c	Flour, all purpose
1/4	ts	Baking soda
1/2	ts	Salt
1 3/4	c	Pecans, finely chopped
36		Maraschino cherries, halved

INSTRUCTIONS

Cream shortening and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl; gradually
add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. stir in
almond extract. .
Sift together flour, soda and salt in a medium mixing bowl; add to
creamed mixture, beating well. Chill 1 hour. .
Shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll in pecans. Place 2 inches apart on
ungreased cookie sheets. gently press a cherry half in center of each
cookie. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. remove to wire racks to
cool. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator up to 1 week. Yield 6
dozen
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