Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together flour, sugar and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3. 3
   Mix in cherries and food coloring.
4. 4
   Form mixture into a bowl and knead until smooth.
5. 5
   Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
6. 6
   Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Using the bottom of a glass, slightly flatten balls to 1/2 inch.
8. 8
   Bake at 325° for 20 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned.
9. 9
   Remove and cool cookies on a wire rack.
10. 10
    Yields 2 dozen.