KISSMA COOKIES

Damon and Lucy

KISSMA COOKIES

From Lucy Reid (Sue Mexicott, Lucy's cousin)

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup white sugar

1 egg

1 t. almond flavoring

2 1/2 cups flour

1 t. salt

1 t. soda

1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

1 egg white

1 T. water

2 cups nuts, chopped

48 candy kisses

Cream shortening, butter, brown sugar, and sugar.  Blend in egg and almond flavoring.

Combine flour, baking soda, salt and add to creamed mixture.  Stir in cherries.

Roll into 1-inch balls.  

Combine egg white and water; beat with a fork until foamy. 

Roll balls into egg white and then in nuts.

Place on greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Place kisses on top and press in lightly. Remove from sheets to cooling racks.