Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening together.
- Add eggs and almond extract and mix well.
- Combine flour, soda, powder and salt and gradually add to creamed mixture.
- Stir in coconut and cherries, this will take a bit because the dough is very stiff.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased or non stick cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Cool on racks.