CHERRY DROP COOKIES

By JaneA

Good for Christmas Plates.
Small and colourful.

Ingredients

• 2 CUPS BROWN SUGAR
• ½ CUP BUTTER
• 3 CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
• 2 EGGS
• 1 TSP BAKING POWDER
• 1 TSP VANILLA
• 3 CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
• ½ CUP MARASCHINO Cherries cut small
• ½ TSP SALT
• ½ CUP SHORTENING

Preparation

Step 1

DREDGE FRUIT WITH FLOUR.
MIX BROWN SUGAR AND SHORTENING AND BUTTER. BEAT IN EGGS.
SIFT IN DRY INGREDIENTS, ADD VANILLA, FRUIT AND NUTS.
DROP FROM TEASPOON ON GREASED COOKIE SHEET.
BAKE IN 350F OVEN FOR 8-10 MINUTES OR UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN.
MAKES SEVERAL DOZEN.