Ingredients
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1 c. shortening or margarine
3 oz. cream cheese
1 c. sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. grated orange peel
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
4 drops red food coloring
candied cherries
Preparation
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Blend margarine, cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until well mixed.
Add spices and flour and blend again.
Add food coloring to shade desired.
Spritz onto ungreased cookie sheet. Add 1/2 candied cherry to each cookie.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 6 to 7 dozen.
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