Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 jar maraschino cherries (6 ounces), drained and halved
• Additional powdered sugar for coating

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the Flour:
   • Gradually mix in the flour, blending until the dough comes together smoothly.
4. Form the Dough:
   • Take a tablespoon of dough and wrap it around each cherry, shaping the dough into a ball.
   • Arrange the cookie balls on ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
5. Bake the Cookies:
   • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
6. Roll in Powdered Sugar:
   • While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar.
   • Let them cool on a wire rack.

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