3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. finely cut maraschino cherries
2 c. coconut

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg and milk. Add vanilla. Mix dry ingredients and add alternately with cherries and coconut. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes in 350 oven. Yield: 4 dozen kisses.