How to make it

  • Heat oven to 375F.
  • Place sheets of foil on countertop for cooling cookies.
  • Place brown sugar, shortening, vanilla and almond extract in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add egg; beat well.
  • Combine flour, salt and baking soda. Add to shortening mixture; beat at low speed just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and cherries.
  • Drop dough by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake one baking sheet at a time at 375F for 8 to 10 minutes for chewy cookies, or 11 to 13 minutes for crisp cookies. DO NOT OVERBAKE.
  • Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to foil to cool completely.
  • Yield: "4 Dozen"

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    " It was excellent "
    momo_55grandma ate it and said...
    wow missed this great recipe DEEEELIcous thanks high5
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    " It was excellent "
    annieamie ate it and said...
    You've got another "5!" Great recipe, Henrie!
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    " It was excellent "
    kimmer ate it and said...
    Sounds delish as usual henrie!
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  • henrie 16 years ago
    Thank lor for the kind comment and great rating on these cookie, I do love the combination of chocolate and cherrie, the added almond flavorings is a plus. Do hope you enjoy these. Have a great evening. God Bless
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    " It was excellent "
    lor ate it and said...
    Henrie... these look so good I'm tempted to shut off the computer just to prepare them! These are a "5" and I'll just add 5 lbs. to this body of mine ;-)
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  • jeffsgirl 16 years ago
    You have the BEST cherry recipes Henrie!
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    " It was excellent "
    shirleyoma ate it and said...
    Me too, I love cookies.. big ones!! I don't know when to stop!! got my 5
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    " It was excellent "
    yomomma ate it and said...
    Oh, these sound divine, thanks, yet again Henrie for a great post.
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    " It was excellent "
    sparow64 ate it and said...
    u r on a roll today! :@) I love chocolate/cherry combo too!
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