Sugared Cherry Jewels
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Ingredients for - Sugared Cherry Jewels

1. 1 cup butter, softened -
2. 1/2 cup sugar -
3. 1/3 cup light corn syrup -
4. 2 large egg yolks, room temperature -
5. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -
6. 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -
7. Additional sugar -
8. 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved -

How to cook deliciously - Sugared Cherry Jewels

1. Stage

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the corn syrup, egg yolks and vanilla. Gradually add the flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

2. Stage

Roll into 1-in. balls; roll each ball in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. Press a cherry half in the center.

3. Stage

Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.