Mantecaditos-Almonds Shortbread Cookies

Mantecaditos-Almonds Shortbread Cookies


1. Place your oven rack in the middle on your oven and preheat to 350°.

2. In a medium bowl combine flour and nutmeg-set aside.

3. In a large bowl beat butter, shortening and extracts and beat until smooth.

4. Gradually add sugar and cream.

5. Blend in flour-dough should be slightly moist.

6. Using teaspoons and not your hands form into balls.

7. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press down slightly.

8. Cut each cherry into 8 pieces and place a sliver on each cookie.

9. Bake for 20 minutes and cool on a rack.

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