Melting Moments

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 190°C/ 375°F/ Gas Mark 5.
2. 2
   Grease two baking sheets.
3. 3
   Cream the butter and sugar together, until pale and fluffy, and then beat in the egg yolk.
4. 4
   Add the vanilla and stir in the flour to make smooth dough and divide into 24 portions.
5. 5
   Form each piece into a ball and roll in crushed cornflakes.
6. 6
   Press half a glace cherry in the centre of each biscuit (if using).
7. 7
   Place the balls on the baking sheets and bake for 15-20 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool on the baking sheets for a few moments before lifting on to a wire rack.