Cherry Snowballs

These simple cookies have a delicate buttery flavor complemented by the cherry surprise in the center.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, without stems drained and halved
•  additional confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar; gradually add flour. Shape a tablespoonful of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 1 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
2. Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until the bottoms are browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.