CHRISTMAS CHERRIES 
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, separated
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
1 1/2 c. grated lemon rind
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
6 candied cherries

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add egg yolk, vanilla, orange rind, and lemon rind and lemon juice. Mix in flour and chill. Roll into small balls, then roll in slightly beaten egg whites. Roll in nuts. Press a piece of cherry on top. Bake in 350 degree oven 15-20 minutes. Makes 30.

 

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