Italian Cherry Cookies recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, plus 1 teaspoon for frosting
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 cups flour
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract, divided
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1 (16 oz) box confectioner's sugar
• 1 dash milk
• 1 dash red food coloring