Cookies

Cherry Almond Chews

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Festive, pretty and scrumptious -- perfect for cookie exchange.

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1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups flaked coconut
¾ cup coarsely chopped roasted almonds
1 10 ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coarsely chop almonds and set aside. Place maraschino cherries in colander to drain. Cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extract, beat...
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Nutritions

Calories
74

Sodium
53mg
2% DV

Fat
3g
5% DV

Protein
0.7g
1% DV

Carbs
9g
3% DV

Fiber
0.4g
1% DV