Ingredients
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24 maraschino cherries, undrained
1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. half and half
1 tsp. vanilla extract
powdered sugar
cherry glaze
Preparation
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Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice for glaze; set aside. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well.
Stir in flour and next 3 ingredients.
Shape into 24 balls.
Press each ball around a cherry, covering completely; place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 18 to 20 minutes.
Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with cherry glaze.
Yield:
2 dozen.
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