Instructions: Combine flour, salt, and soda; set aside. Combine butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl; cream until light and fluffy. Stir in flavorings. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients, mixing well. Stir

In almonds and cherries. Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Yield: about 7 dozen.

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