Cherry-O'S! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. icing sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 c. finely chopped nuts
1 jar candied cherry halves

Preparation

Blend butter and icing sugar until smooth.
Add dry ingredients and blend well.
Add almond extract and nuts; mix well.
Chill dough until easy to handle.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 350\u00b0 to 375\u00b0.
Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.