Marie'S Cherry Almond Drops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
maraschino cherries (1 large bottle)
1 1/2 c. coconut

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
In nonsifted flour, add salt and soda and stir to blend.
Add blended dry ingredients and mix well.
Add maraschino cherries (cut in small pieces).
Add the coconut and almond flavoring.
Mix well.
Drop by teaspoon onto greased baking sheet.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until done.