Pealing Bells

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl beat margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed about 30 seconds or until softened.
2. 2
   Add about half of the flour and all of the sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, baking powder and, if desired coconut flavoring to the margarine.
3. 3
   Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
4. 4
   Beat or stir in the remaining flour.
5. 5
   Shape dough into two 6-inch rolls.
6. 6
   Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap.
7. 7
   Chill for 2 to 24 hours.
8. 8
   Cut dough into 1/4 inch thick slices.
9. 9
   Place 1 inch apart on a ungreased cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Place a cherry half on the bottom half of each slice for a bell clapper. then let dough stand for 1 to 2 minutes to soften for easier handling.
11. 11
    Fold in sides of each slice, overlapping at top and slightly covering cherry.
12. 12
    Pinch sides to resemble a bell shape.
13. 13
    Bake at 350 degrees oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are firm but not browned.
14. 14
    Remove cookies and cool on wire racks.
15. 15
    Makes about 48 cookies.