Ingredients

2/3 C. butter flavored Crisco
3/4 C. sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 C. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
48 maraschino cherries, well drained

Dark Dipping Chocolate
1 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 Tbsp. butter flavored Crisco melted together.

Directions

Heat oven to 350. Combine shortening, sugar, egg, milk and vanilla in a large bowl at medium speed until well blended. Combine dry ingredients. Beat into creamed mixture at low speed. Press dough in very thin layer around well drained cherries. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Cool one minute on baking sheets. Cool completely. Dip cookies in melted chocolate and allow excess to drip off. Place on wax paper lined baking sheets to set. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Makes 4 dozen.