Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 ounces chopped almonds
- 20 ounces candied cherries
- White chocolate for dipping
- Powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream sugar and butter. Add egg, milk and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Form 2 teaspoons of dough into a ball. Flatten ball and place a cherry in the center; roll dough around cherry. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until set and the edges are lightly browned. When cool, dip the balls in white chocolate (melted in a double boiler) and sprinkle with powdered sugar.