Grandma Estelle'S Mandel Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. shortening (such as butter or margarine)
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
candied cherries, chopped (optional)
chocolate morsels (optional)

Preparation

Into a mixing bowl, place shortening and sugar and beat until light and creamy.
Add the eggs and vanilla, beating to mix.
Mix together the flour and baking powder, then add to the shortening-egg mixture and beat slowly to mix.