How to Bake Christmas Cherry Cookies

Christmas is almost here. What's better than cookies! Here's a simple recipe for Cherry Cookies.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups
• 3 cups maraschino cherries

1. In two bowls, separate the eggs, with yolks in one bowl and whites in the other.

2. In a mixer, beat butter and sugar at medium speed until well blended.

3. Add the syrup and egg yolks and continue beating.

4. Stir in flour. Once that is done, chill for at least an hour and a half.

5. Shape into balls and dip into egg whites. Place them on a cookie sheet and make an indentation. Place a cherry in each cookie.

6. Bake in oven at 325 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden.

7. Remove from oven and let cool. A very delicious treat indeed!

Tips & Warnings

• You can roll them in pecans or walnuts for added texture.