Cherry Winks
["1 c. shortening", "3 oz. pkg. cream cheese", "1 c. sugar", "1 tsp. almond extract", "1 egg", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. soda", "2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 1/4 c. chopped pecans", "36 maraschino cherries, halved"]
["Cream shortening and cream cheese, gradually adding sugar. Beat well until light and fluffy. Add egg and almond extract, beating well. Combine flour, soda and salt; add to cream cheese mixture and beat well. Chill about 1 hour. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in pecans. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; press 1/2 cherry into center of each cookie. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes."]
["shortening", "cream cheese", "sugar", "almond extract", "egg", "salt", "soda", "flour", "pecans", "maraschino cherries"]