Walnut Party Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter and shortening mixed
2/3 c. sugar
1 egg, separated
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. chopped candied cherries
3/4 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
Blend in egg yolk. Sift flour into creamed mixture alternately with milk.
Add vanilla and cherries.
Shape into small balls.
Beat egg white until foamy.
Dip balls in egg white, let drain then roll in chopped nuts.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet and bake in hot oven at 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool.