Cherry Chocolate Thumbprints

Directions

1. 1
   Mix ingredients together to form dough and chill for one hour.
2. 2
   Roll in 3/4 inch balls and bake for 5 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350*.
3. 3
   Remove from oven and indent the center with your finger or the handle of a wooden spoon.
4. 4
   Bake an additional 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Cool and place 1/2 of a maraschino cherry in the center.
6. 6
   Drizzle with melted chocolate.
7. 7
   Variation: I sometimes add a dollop of chocolate or vanilla buttercream frosting under the cherry -- it makes them super yummy!
8. 8
   Prep time includes chill time.