Festive Cherry Drops

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Combine sugar and butter in large bowl.
3. 3
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4. 4
   Add egg and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
5. 5
   Add flour and baking powder; beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
6. 6
   Add cherries; stir into dough.
7. 7
   Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
9. 9
   Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    Place chocolate chips and shortening in small bowl.
12. 12
    Microwave , stirring occasionally, 30-45 seconds or until melted.
13. 13
    Drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate.
14. 14
    Let stand until chocolate is set.