Hazelnut Christmas Balls

Yield: 1 1/2 dozen

1/2 cup Shortening
1/4 cup Sugar
1 Beaten egg yolk
1 tsp Grated lemon peel
1 tbsp Grated orange peel
1 tsp Lemon juice
1 cup Cake flour
1/8 tsp Salt
1 Slightly beaten egg white
1/2 cup Finely diced hazelnuts
9 Candied cherries

Cream shortening with sugar. Add egg yolk, orange and lemon peels, and lemon juice. Beat until fluffy. Add flour and salt. Chill dough for approximately 1 hour. Form small balls with teaspoon. Dip in egg white and roll in chopped nuts. Press half candied cherry in each cookie. Bake at 375F for 1 minute.