1 cup shortening or margarine
1 cup butter
1-1 / 2 cup brown sugar
1 / 2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups flour
3 egg yolks
Mix all ingredients well. Make into balls. Place a piece of cherry in center
of each. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes, until browned.