Christmas Cherries Recipe
Summary
Main IngredientCherry
Ingredients
| Shortening | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Granulated Sugar | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Egg | 1 , separated | |
| 1 tablesp. grated orange rind | ||
| 1 1/2 teasp. grated lemon rind | ||
| Vanilla extract | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| 1 tablesp. lemon juice | ||
| Cake flour | 1 Cup (16 tbs), sifted | |
| Walnuts | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Cherries | 6 , candied | |
Directions
Work the shortening with a spoon until fluffy and creamy; add the sugar gradually while confining to work with a spoon until light.
Add the beaten egg yolk, orange- and lemon rind, vanilla, and lemon juice, and mix well.
Add the flour and mix well; wrap in waxed paper and chill for several hours or overnight in refrigerator.
Roll into small balls 1/2" in diameter; roll in the egg white slightly beaten, then in the walnut meats.
Place on greased or oiled cookie sheets and press a small piece of cherry on each.
Bake in a moderate oven of 350°F for 20 min.
Add the beaten egg yolk, orange- and lemon rind, vanilla, and lemon juice, and mix well.
Add the flour and mix well; wrap in waxed paper and chill for several hours or overnight in refrigerator.
Roll into small balls 1/2" in diameter; roll in the egg white slightly beaten, then in the walnut meats.
Place on greased or oiled cookie sheets and press a small piece of cherry on each.
Bake in a moderate oven of 350°F for 20 min.
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