Ingredients
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3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, halved, drained and juice reserved
Preparation
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Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
In large mixer bowl, combine sugar and butter.
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
Add remaining ingredients except cherries.
Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
Shape into 1-inch balls.
Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
Press cherry half into center of each cookie.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set.
Cool completely.
Frost cherry on each cookie.
Refrigerate until set.
Store tightly covered.
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