Ingredients
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3/4 c. shortening or oleo
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond flavoring
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Preparation
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Cream shortening and sugar.
Add well beaten egg, vanilla and almond.
Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture.
Flour hands; shape into balls using rounded teaspoon for each ball.
Then roll in granulated sugar.
Indent top slightly with finger; insert a maraschino cherry.
I use 1/2 cherry for each cookie.
Bake about 12 minutes at 400\u00b0.
If available, use butter.
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