c. Yuletide Cherry Cookies

By á-8107

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 package [3 ounces] cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup crushed rice cereal
• 15 red and/or green maraschino cherries halved and patted dry

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar.

Beat in almond extract.

Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add to the creamed mixture.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Roll in crushed cereal.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degree for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Immediately press a cherry half into the center of each cookie.
Remove to wire racks to cool.