Instructions: Cream butter, shortening, sugar and almond extract. Add sifted flour, mix gently to blend thoroughly. Shape dough into balls using 1 level Tbsp. of dough for each. Press a cherry into tops of each ball, allowing cherry to show slightly. Place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 350F, 10-12 minutes, until delicately browned.

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