Holiday almond wreaths

36 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupFLEISCHMANN'S Margarine, softened
½cupSugar
¼cupEGG BEATERS Cholesterol-Free 99% Real Egg Product, thawed
1teaspoonAlmond extract
2cupsAll-purpose flour
½cupGround PLANTERS Almonds
Green candied cherries (opt)
Red candied cherries (opt)

Directions

In medium bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg product and almond extract; beat well. Stir in flour and ground almonds. Using pastry bag with ½" star tip, pipe dough into 1½" wreaths, 2" apart, on ungreased baking sheets. Decorate wreaths with red and green candied cherries, if desired. Bake at 400'F. for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.