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Cherry Cheese Windmills

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted and chopped

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and
fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and
salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half. Cover
and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle. In a small mixing bowl,

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Cherry Cheese Windmills cont.

beat cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Fold in cherries. On a floured
surface, roll each portion of dough into a 10-in. square. With a sharp knife or
pastry wheel, cut into 2-1/2-in. squares. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking
sheets. Make 1-in. cuts from each corner toward the center of the dough. Drop
teaspoonfuls of filling in the center of each square; sprinkle with almonds. Fold
alternating points to the center to form a windmill; moisten points with water
and pinch gently at center to seal. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until
set. Cool on wire racks.

Yield: 32 cookies.