INGREDIENTS
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1 cup shortening
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/3 cup sugar*
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1/8 teaspoon red or green food coloring gel*
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Chopped candied cherries (optional)