Chocolate-covered Cherries

Ingredients:
• 2 1/2 c Confectioners sugar
• 1/4 c Butter or margarine softened
• 1 tb Milk
• 1/2 ts Almond extract
• 16 oz Marichino cherries
• With stems well drained
• 2 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tb Shortening

Directions:
In mixing bowl combine sugar, butter, milk and extract. Mix well. Knead in to large ball. Roll in to 1 inch balls and flatten each in to 2 inch circle. Wrap around cherries and lightly roll in hands. Place with stem up on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or over night. Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a double-boiler or microwave-safe bowl. Holding on to stem, dip cherries in to chocolate. Set on waxed paper to harden. Store in a covered container.