SUGARED CHERRY JEWELS

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The texture and crunch of the sugar coating make these chewy cookies extra special. I love the bright cherry center and the fact that they look lovely in a holiday gift box or tin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Additional sugar
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the corn syrup, egg yolks and vanilla. Gradually add the flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll into 1-in. balls; roll each ball in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. Press a cherry half in the center. , Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.