Cherry Nut Treats

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg, separated
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
• 1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 cup nuts, chopped fine
• 6 candied cherries, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Cream margarine, sugar and egg yolk together until fluffy. Add next 5 ingredients and mix well. Wrap in wax paper and chill for several hours.

2. 2

   Roll in small balls. Beat egg whites slightly and dip balls - next dip balls in nuts - place on a greased cookie sheet. Press small piece of cherry in each.

3. 3

   Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes.