1 c. shortening
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. finely chopped nuts
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. almond extract
Maraschino cherry halves

1. Cream shortening, cream cheese, sugar, egg and almond extract.

2. Sift dry ingredients together and stir into creamed mixture. Chill dough 1 hour.

3. Form into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in chopped nuts and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press a cherry half into center of each ball.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Makes 4 1/2 dozen.