Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt24 maraschino cherriesGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juiceAdditional confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Divide dough into 24 portions; shape each portion around a cherry, forming a ball. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For glaze, combine sugar, butter and cherry juice until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.
