Cherry Tree Cookies

Directions

Beat shortening and sugar together until creamy.

Blend in egg and vanilla.

Sift together flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.

Stir in oats.

Chill dough several hours.

Roll out on lightly floured board or canvas to ⅛ inch thickness.

Cut out “tree-tops” with floured 3½ inch round cutter.

Cut out “tree trunks” about 1 inch tall with sharp knife.

Place circles on greased cooky sheet; attach “tree trunks".

Press cinnamon candies into “tree tops” and sprinkle with green colored sugar.

Sprinkle “tree trunks” with chocolate shot.

Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 degrees F.) 8 to10 minutes.

NOTE: Cookies can be cut with a tree-shaped cutter, if desired.

Decorate as above.