Idaho's Bon Cherry Cookies

Name: Idaho's Bon Cherry Cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c shortening; 1 c butter (do not substitute), softened; 1 1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed; 4 c all purpose flour; 3 egg yolks; 2 tsp almond extract; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp salt; maraschino cherries (stems removed) or candied cherries, your choice

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By Bea L.
@BeachChic

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:

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1 c

shortening
1 c

butter (do not substitute), softened
1 1/2 c

brown sugar, firmly packed
4 c

all purpose flour
3

egg yolks
2 tsp

almond extract
1 tsp

vanilla extract
1/2 tsp

salt
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maraschino cherries (stems removed) or candied cherries, your choice

How to Make Idaho's Bon Cherry Cookies

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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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