"These pretty cookies look fancy, but they are really not much work. They're perfect for any occasion. —Helen McGibbon, Downers Grove, Illinois..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/3 cup butter, softened
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1/3 cup shortening
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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FILLING:
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3 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
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1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted and chopped