Cherry Refrigerator Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
| Shortening | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| White sugar | 1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 | |
| Lemon | 1⁄2 | |
| Lemon | 1⁄2 | |
| Almond extract | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Sifted all purpose flour | 2 1⁄4 Cup (36 tbs) | |
| Baking powder | 1 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Chopped candied cherries | 2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs) | |
| Chopped almonds/Filberts | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Chopped candied pineapple | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 4170 Calories from Fat 1367
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 150 g230.5%
Saturated Fat 31.5 g157.3%
Trans Fat 13.5 g
Cholesterol 423 mg141%
Sodium 1823.3 mg76%
Total Carbohydrates 670 g223.2%
Dietary Fiber 19.5 g78.1%
Sugars 408.4 g
Protein 56 g112.2%
Vitamin A 10.1% Vitamin C 74.4%
Calcium 87.1% Iron 103%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add eggs, lemon juice, rind and almond extract.
Sift dry ingredients together, and stir in; add fruit and nuts.
Mix well.
Chill dough.
Form into 1 1/2-inch rolls.
Wrap in waxed paper; chill again.
Slice 1/4 inch thick, and place on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375°F. 10 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen.
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