Chocolate-Covered Cherries

Yield:	36 Candies
Categories:	Candies, Candy, Desserts

2 1/2	c	Confectioners sugar
1/4	c	Butter or margarine softened
1	tb	Milk
1/2	ts	Almond extract
16	oz	Marichino cherries
		With stems well drained
2	c	Semi-sweet chocolate chips
2	tb	Shortening