Cherry Snowballs

Cherry Snowballs

1 cup of butter

1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar

2 cups all purpose flour

1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries without stems drained

Additional confectioners sugar

In a mixing bowl cream butter and confectioners sugar, gradually add flour. Shape a tablespoon of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 1 inch apart on a ungreased baking sheets. 

Bake at 325 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until the bottoms are browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners sugar.

Enjoy!