Cherry Bonbons

Name: Cherry Bonbons
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1/4 c. confectioners sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. flour; 1/4 c. finely minced nuts (usually walnuts); 1/2 lb. red candied cherries (1 1/2 c.); confectioners sugar frosting (recipe follows); sliced red candied cherries (optional)

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/4 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/4 c. finely minced nuts (usually walnuts)
1/2 lb. red candied cherries (1 1/2 c.)
confectioners sugar frosting (recipe follows)
sliced red candied cherries (optional)

Directions

1

In large bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light. Stir in flour and nuts until well blended.
2

Cover and chill 30 minutes or until firm enough to handle.
3

On lightly floured surface, shape in 1-inch thick slices.
4

Turn cut side up; place cherry in center of each slice.
5

With lightly floured hands, shape in balls, covering cherry completely with dough.
6

Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet; chill 15 minutes.
7

Bake in preheated 350° oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to racks to cool.