Cherry Macaroons Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1-1/3 cups shortening
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped