6 tbsp. shortening
4 maraschino cherries
3 c. powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp. milk or cream
Melt shortening, add 1 cup powdered sugar and chopped cherries; mix. Add milk or cream (you may substitute 1 tablespoon cherry juice in place of 1 tablespoon milk or cream). Add other 2 cups powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
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1/2 stick butter, room temperature
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1 lb. confectioners' sugar
5 oz. maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 tsp. almond flavoring
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
Blend butter and cream cheese. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth. Add flavorings and mix well. Fold in cherries; spread over cooled cake.
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1 (9 oz.) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 tbsp. Kirsch or maraschino cherry juice
1/2 tsp. unflavored gelatin
Sliced almonds
Sprinkle gelatin into Kirsch or juice to soften. Heat in microwave 10-15 seconds. Cool a minute or two, then whip mixture into topping with wire whip. Frost cake, garnishing with sliced almonds. Refrigerate.
Delicious on:
Cupcakes
Chocolate Cake
Pineapple cake
Chessecake
Valentine's Day cookies
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