Ingredients

1cupbuttersoftened

1cuppowdered sugar

¼tspsalt

1tspvanilla extract

1largeegg

2¼cupsflour

18candied cherriescut in half

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Beat butter, powdered sugar, and salt until very light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.

Mix in vanilla and egg. Add flour a little bit at a time until well mixed.

Roll 2-inches of the balls, leaving at least 1-inch between cookies on the baking tray, and flatten slightly. Top with half of a cherry.

Bake until lightly browned on the edges, about 12 minutes.

Cool completely.