CHERRY BONBONS

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I got this recipe years ago from a friend that is a fantastic cook.

Provided by Gail Welch

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 maraschino cherries, with juice reserved
1/2 c butter, softened not melted
3/4 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbsp half and half
1 tsp vanilla
powdered sugar
CHERRY GLAZE
2 Tbsp butter
1 c powdered sugar
1/4 c reserved maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • 1. Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice for glaze; set aside.
  • 2. Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  • 3. Stir in flour and next 3 ingredients.
  • 4. Shape into 24 balls. Press each ball around a cherry. Covering completely.
  • 5. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • 6. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with glaze. Combine all ingredients together to make Cherry Glaze.

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