Chinese Almond Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. margarine
2 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. baking powder
3 1/2 c. flour
chopped nuts
maraschino cherries

Preparation

Soften margarine and combine with remaining ingredients. Dough will be short.
Make into small balls and flatten with chopped nuts and part of a maraschino cherry in center.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 minutes.