Instructions: Combine flour and baking powder. In a large mixer bowl beat butter and shortening till butter is foftened. Add sugar and beat till fluffy. Add egg, milk, orange peel, ;and vanilla and beat well. Add flour mixture and beat till well mixed. Cover and chill about 30 minutes or till easy to handle. Shape into two 8" rolls. Wrap and chill for several hours or overnight. Cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Let stand 8-10 minutes to keep dough from cracking. Place a cherry onthe bottom half of each slice for the bell clappper. Fold in sides of slice, overlapping at top and slightly covering cherry. Pinch in sides to resemble bell shape. Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 -14 minutes or till done. Remove and cool.

Makes about 64.

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