idaho's bon cherry cookies

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49 Pinches
Emerald Isle, NC
Updated on Nov 16, 2010

IDAHO: Munch your way across the USA. Melissa Wright, the state of Idaho is now represented. This recipe is from "Capitol Cookies" with recipes from every state & Washington, DC. This recipe was submitted by Maple Grove Elementary School PTA, Boise, Idaho, Linda Rush, Chairperson. I personally have not made these so Melissa, if you make these, let us know if they make the state proud.

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method Bake
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup butter (do not substitute), softened
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 - egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - maraschino cherries (stems removed) or candied cherries, your choice

How To Make idaho's bon cherry cookies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients except for cherries and combine well. Shape into balls. Place a cherry in center of each. Bake @350 for approximately 12-15 minutes or until browned.

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Category: Cookies
Keyword: #idaho
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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