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Cherrypecan Balls
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Servings: 1
Categories:
Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1
c
Shortening 3
oz
Cream cheese, softened 1
c
Sugar 1
Egg 1
t
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
Directions:
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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