Mccall'S Microwave Chocolate-Covered Cherries - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
2 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 jars (10 oz. each) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces (2 c.)
2 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Line baking sheet with waxed paper.
In small bowl, cream butter, confectioners sugar, milk and almond extract.
(If mixture is too soft, add more sugar.)
On a surface lightly sprinkled with confectioners sugar, knead mixture into a ball.
With fingers, flatten 1 teaspoon dough into a 2-inch round.
With flat metal spatula, lift the round, then mold it around cherry to cover completely.
(Leave stem exposed.)
Place on prepared baking sheet. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.