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["In food processor w/ chopping blade, process almonds and 1/4 c. sugar unti almonds are finely grnd; set aside.", "Lightly grease 5 baking sheets", "(or possibly 2 baking sheets + 3 sheets of aluminum foil or possibly parchment paper, to refrigeratewreaths before baking).", "In large bowl w/ mixer at med.", "speed, beat butter & remaining 1/2 c. sugar till light & fluffy.", "Beat in egg, lowfat milk & vanilla & almond extracts till well blended.", "Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually beat in 1 1/2 c. flour, the grnd almond mix, baking pwdr & salt til mixed.", "Beat in sufficient of remaining flour till soft dough forms.", "Spoon about 1/3 of dough into large pastry bag w/ 1/4"" open star tip.", "Pipe 1/2"" thick strip of dough onto baking sheets to create 2"" diameter wreaths, about 1"" apart.", "Chill on baking sheets 15 minutes.", "to hard dough.", "Cut each green cherry into 8 slices.", "Cut each red cherry into quarters.", "Heat oven to 375.", "Press a red cherry onto each wreath & place 2 green slices on each side of the red cherry.", "Bake 8-10 minutes.", "- til golden on top & lightly browned on bottom.", "Cold completely on wire rack.", "Store in airtight container.", "Makes about 5 1/2 doz.", "cookies."]
