Ingredients

• 8 single CherryMan maraschino cherries
• 2 c sliced almonds (6oz pack)
• 2 egg whites
• 2/3 c powdered sugar
• Vegetable oil
• Milk chocolate candy melts (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the cherries by coarsely chopping and draining on a paper towel.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the almonds, egg whites, and powdered sugar. Gently mix to combine. Add the cherries to the mixture. 

3. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line your baking trays with parchment paper that has been lightly oiled.

4. Spoon desired size of the mixture onto the parchment paper and gently flatten cookies with your hands as thin as possible. 

5. Bake for 19-23 minutes (depending on the size of the cookie) until almonds look golden brown. Allow cookies to completely cool on baking tray before removing. 

6. Decorate with melted chocolate for extra pazazz!