Chocolate Covered Cherries

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup margarine
1 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp almond extract
4 oz. jar marashino cherries
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp shortening

In a medium bowl, mix together powdered sugar, margarine, milk, and almond extract.

On a lightly floured surface, knead the mixture into a large ball. Roll into 1 inch balls.
Flatten the balls into 2 inch circles.

Leaving the stems out, wrap the cherries in the dough. Place wrapped cherries on wax paper and chill in fridge for 4 hours.

In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening.
Holding by stem, dip the chilled cherries in chocolate.

Chill until serve