CHERRY ALMOND CHEWS

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Make and share this Cherry Almond Chews recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 32m

Yield 84 chews

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped almonds or 3/4 cup pecans
1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained,halved

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add the eggs one at a time,beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in extract.
  • Combine the flour baking soda and salt,gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in coconut and nuts if desired.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Place a cherry half in the center of each cookie.
  • Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.

Tommie Evans
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I've made these chews several times and they always turn out perfectly. They're a keeper!


Umair Faiz
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These chews are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're sure to be a hit!


Yasmeen Zaheer
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I made these chews with my kids and they had a blast. It's a great activity for a rainy day.


Braids by Sheena -TheTureNaturalArt
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These chews are a great way to use up leftover cherries.


gehri chupp
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I wasn't sure how these chews would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're so delicious!


Erin Baxter
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I love the chewy texture of these chews. They're perfect for a snack or dessert.


Charlie Rae
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These chews are so easy to make! I had them in the oven in less than 30 minutes.


Asbin Pokharel
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I'm not a huge fan of cherry, but I really enjoyed these chews. The almond flavor really shines through.


Dan Governor
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I made these chews for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Shakira Saba
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These cherry almond chews are absolutely delicious! They're the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and nutty. I will definitely be making these again and again.


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