Christie B's Fabulous Cherry Cookies

These cookies are quick, easy and delicious. They taste good plain, or with a light frosting. My friend Shawn loves them!!

• Calories: 174 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup pitted ground cherries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda and baking powder and set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light. Beat in the eggs and the vanilla. Gradually mix in the flour then add the cherry mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Roll small round balls of dough and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool.