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3/4 cup shortening
»1 teaspoon vanilla
»1/2 cup granulated sugar
»1/2 cup brown sugar
»1 egg
»1/2 cup chopped nuts
»1/4 cup maraschino cherries, finely chopped
»2 cups flour
»1/2 teaspoon baking soda
»1/2 teaspoon salt
»1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Place shortening, vanilla, sugars, and egg in a bowl and beat. Add
nuts and cherries; mix well. Sift together dry ingredients; mix
about half of the sifted mixture into the batter. Add remaining
sifted mixture; knead dough with hands until smooth. Pack firmly
and shape into two 2 by 2-inch bars. Wrap bars in waxed paper. Chill
until firm. Cut in 1/8-inch slices and place on ungreased baking
sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 6 to 8 minutes.
Makes about 5 dozen.
