Cherry Wink Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 (3 oz.) cream cheese
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. almond extract
2 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. soda
pecan bits
candied cherries

Preparation

Cream together shortening and cream cheese.
Add shortening, beating until light and fluffy.
Add egg and almond extract; beat well.
Combine flour, soda and salt.
Add to cream mixture.
Chill 1 hour.