INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/4 cup butter (softened)
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1 tablespoon milk
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract (I have used vanilla extract with success)
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2 (8 ounce) jars maraschino cherries (with stems, well drained, patted dry)
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons shortening