1 c  Shortening (part butter)
1/2 c  Confectioners sugar
1 ts Vanilla
1/2 ts Almond extract
1/4    -1/2 tsp. red or green food
Color
2 1/4 c  Flour
1/2 ts Salt
9    Candied quartered cherries
1/4 c  Broken nuts
1/4 c  Semi sweet chocolate pieces
Easy Creamy Icing

Mix shortening, sugar, flavorings & color. Blend flour & salt; stir
into shortening mixture. Chill 1 hour. Heat oven to 400. In palm of
hand, pat 1 level Tbls. dough into oblong about 3* 1 1/2″. If dough
seems too dry, carefully add a few drops of cream. Lengthwise down
center, place “surprises”-2 chocolate pieces, 1 cherry quarter, 2
pieces of nuts. Mold dough around & shape into roll 3″ long. Place on
ungreased sheet, turning end of roll to form foot of stocking. Bake
10-12 minutes. Cool. Ice tops & toes.