Maraschino Cherry Cookies

• 3/4 c. shortening
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/4 c. maraschino cherries, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. nuts, very finely chopped
• 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

1. Place shortening, vanilla, sugar, brown sugar and egg in mixing bowl.
2. Beat thoroughly.
3. Add nuts and cherries; mix.
4. Sift together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.
5. Divide into 2 portions.
6. Add 1/2 to first mixture; mix well.
7. Add remaining half; beat thoroughly.
8. Knead dough with hands until smooth.
9. Pack very firmly and shape into 2 bars (2 x 2-inch square).
10. Wrap in waxed paper.
11. Chill in refrigerator until firm. Cut in 1/8-inch slices; place on ungreased baking sheet.
12. Bake in hot oven at 400u0b0 for 6 to 8 minutes.
13. Makes 60 cookies.

shortening, vanilla extract, sugar, brown sugar, maraschino cherries, egg, nuts, flour, baking soda, salt, cream of tartar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=432039 (may not work)