Cherry Nut Nuggets

Cream shortening and cream cheese , gradually add sugar , beating at medium spped until light and fluffy.

Add egg and almond extract , beating well.

Comine flour , soda and salt , stir flour mixture into creamed mixture.

Chill dough at least 1 hour.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls.

Roll in pecans , and place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Gently pressa cherry hlf into center of each cookie.

Bake at 350 for 16-18 minutes.

Cool on racks.

shortening, cream cheese, sugar, egg, almond extract, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, pecans, maraschino cherry