Callahan Christmas Wreaths

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Green food coloring
• Red and green candied cherries

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, orange zest and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough in half; tint one portion green with food coloring.
2. For each wreath, shape two 6-inch ropes using 2 teaspoons plain dough for one and 2 teaspoons green dough for the other. Place the two ropes side by side; press together lightly, then twist several times. Shape into a circle, pinching ends to seal. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3. . Repeat with remaining dough.
4. Cut candied cherries into small pieces and place on wreaths to decorate as desired, pressing lightly to adhere. Bake cookies 6-8 minutes or until set and bottoms are light brown.
5. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

butter, shortening, sugar, eggs, orange zest, almond, flour, green food coloring, red

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/callahan-christmas-wreaths/ (may not work)