Mantecaditos-Almonds Shortbread Cookies

• flour↗2 1⁄4 cups
• nutmeg↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• butter↗3⁄4 cup
• shortening↗1⁄4 cup
• almond extract↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• vanilla extract↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• maraschino cherries↗5

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place your oven rack in the middle on your oven and preheat to 350°.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl combine flour and nutmeg-set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl beat butter, shortening and extracts and beat until smooth.

4. 4

   Gradually add sugar and cream.

5. 5

   Blend in flour-dough should be slightly moist.

6. 6

   Using teaspoons and not your hands form into balls.

7. 7

   Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press down slightly.

8. 8

   Cut each cherry into 8 pieces and place a sliver on each cookie.

9. 9

   Bake for 20 minutes and cool on a rack.