Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 cups brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup candied cherries (halved)
  • Colored sprinkles
  • Powdered sugar (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; stir to blend.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Beat until just blended.
  • Cover dough and refrigerate for 1 hour
  • Lightly flour a clean, hard surface area to roll dough out.
  • Roll chilled dough out to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Use coffee mug to cut score dough.
  • Place cookie circles on non-greased cookie sheet or baking stone.
  • Place on cherry half in center of each cut out. Dust with colored sprinkles.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown and firm.
  • Place cookies on cooling rack to cool and lightly sprinkle with powdered sugar.