Ingredients
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg yolk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon saltHalved maraschino cherries or candied cherries
Preparation
In a small bowl, cream the shortening, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Top each with a cherry half. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
