CHERRY ALMOND COOKIES

*1952 Recipe*
1 3/4C all-purpose flour
6 Tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2C butter, softened
1/4C evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1C almonds, finely chopped
1 pound candied cherries
Powdered sugar to coat
Preheat oven to 400. Sift flour, powdered sugar, and salt together. In a separate bowl, cream butter. Add evaporated milk to butter a little at a time; mix until smooth. Add almond and vanilla extract, sifted dry ingredients and nuts. Blend well.
Flatten a level teaspoon of dough in palm of hand. Place a cherry in the center. Bring dough around cherry to form a ball. Roll between palms until smooth. Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 about 10-12 minutes. Roll cookies in powdered sugar while hot. Makes 4-5 dozen.
Makes a small cookie. Have a good nights sleep. We all need that..................