Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening or margarine
  • 3 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. grated orange peel
  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 4 drops red food coloring
  • candied cherries

Method

  • Blend margarine, cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until well mixed.
  • Add spices and flour and blend again.
  • Add food coloring to shade desired.
  • Spritz onto ungreased cookie sheet. Add 1/2 candied cherry to each cookie.
  • Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Makes 6 to 7 dozen.